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R139 FFM

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,383 mi
Last recorded124,383 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 FFM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 124,383 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 119,549 miles

Front cross member and both rear chassis members heavily corroed but structually sound at present.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 117,036 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 101,320 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2010 101,320 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 92,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,612 miles

both front wiper spindles worn

Fail 16 Jan 2008 81,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front bumper insecure

both front wiper spindles worn

Pass 9 Jan 2007 72,544 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 72,544 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

excessive play in both front wiper spindles

off side front bumper insecure

off side front tyre low on tread

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,295 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,295 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts to tread -- not to cords

Fail 9 Jan 2006 63,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine sump leaking

nearside wiper starting to split

offside wiper spindle worn

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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R139 FFM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R139 FFM, 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 R139 FFM registered?

R139 FFM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R139 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 FFM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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