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R208 JFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,389 mi
Last recorded81,389 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,389 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 81,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,021 miles

damp around nearside of steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2013 72,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 72,490 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,073 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,054 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,080 miles

front to rear brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded at rear

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,759 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,304 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,823 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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R208 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R208 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.

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What year was R208 JFC registered?

R208 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R208 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 JFC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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