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R209 JFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,179 mi
Last recorded91,179 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,179 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2014 87,214 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,955 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,196 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 77,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 72,898 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,278 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 70,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,370 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 65,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,034 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,511 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,236 miles

front wiper blades splitting.... both front indicators fading.... both headlamps on lower limits.... front exhaust joint heavily corroded

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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R209 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R209 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 R209 JFC registered?

R209 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R209 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 JFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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