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R437 MMJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,850 mi
Last recorded170,850 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 MMJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 170,850 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 170,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 143,964 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2012 143,964 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2011 129,630 miles

both rear brake disces corroding

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2010 120,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 120,068 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 109,110 miles

rear tyres 3/3+mm

Pass 4 Oct 2008 98,418 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 86,066 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 78,218 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 78,173 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres on legal limit †slight blow from exhaust †fuel cap damaged †

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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R437 MMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R437 MMJ, 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 R437 MMJ registered?

R437 MMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R437 MMJ safe to buy?

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