MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General corrosion to brake pipes.
General under body corrosion.
N/s headlamp beam pattern slightly deteriorated.
N/s headlamp glass cracked.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust joint corroded.
o/s wiper arm hitting bonnet.
oil leak from oil filter.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
General corrosion to brake pipes.
General under body corrosion.
N/s headlamp beam pattern slightly deteriorated.
N/s headlamp glass cracked.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust joint corroded.
o/s wiper arm hitting bonnet.
oil leak from oil filter.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both rear chasis rails corroded
n/s/f headlamp glass damaged
n/s/f headlamp reflector discoloured
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
n/side headlamp glass broken and reflector discoloured
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
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R116 VMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R116 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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R116 VMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 February 1998.
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