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R470 EMJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,846 mi
Last recorded81,846 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 EMJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,846 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides corroded at lower attachment (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper arms heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 81,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch / end of sill area (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides corroded at lower attachment (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper arms heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 79,778 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 79,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,530 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 76,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,925 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 71,423 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,304 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 66,615 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 66,138 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 58,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 55,420 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 52,701 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 52,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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R470 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R470 EMJ, 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 R470 EMJ registered?

R470 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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