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R114 VMJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,346 mi
Last recorded157,346 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 VMJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 157,346 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 144,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2012 131,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 11 Jan 2011 115,758 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2011 115,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2010 110,684 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 110,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 106,776 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 106,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 99,275 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 93,012 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 84,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R114 VMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 91,289 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 R114 VMJ, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R114 VMJ registered?

R114 VMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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