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R203 JFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,703 mi
Last recorded152,703 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 152,703 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 143,931 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 136,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 136,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 130,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 108,122 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Feb 2006 97,116 miles

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

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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R203 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R203 JFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R203 JFC registered?

R203 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R203 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 JFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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