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JM 121

1997 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Primera95,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM 121
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,410 miles

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,786 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,541 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

deep cut in nearside front tyre. not reaching cords.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 71,541 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

deep cut in nearside front tyre. not reaching cords.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,373 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 67,372 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F and rear wiper blades split

Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,737 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 61,737 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,067 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 56,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 43,612 miles

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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JM 121 is a 1997 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 95,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JM 121, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JM 121 registered?

JM 121 is a 1997 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is JM 121 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM 121 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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