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J55 ETH

1999 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

130,337 mi
Last recorded130,337 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Primera83,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 ETH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 130,337 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 130,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 114,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

backbox deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2014 114,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

backbox deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 99,610 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,814 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Nov 2011 72,248 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 72,248 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,549 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,966 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 56,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 47,536 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,536 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 46,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

slight cracks in nearside outer cv boot

Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,792 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 44,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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J55 ETH is a 1999 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 83,434 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J55 ETH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J55 ETH registered?

J55 ETH is a 1999 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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