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R504 EMJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,386 mi
Last recorded72,386 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 EMJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2015 72,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,489 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 64,489 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,892 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,412 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 54,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,896 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,440 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 51,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 48,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 46,009 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 45,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,994 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 42,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,304 miles

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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R504 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R504 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 R504 EMJ registered?

R504 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R504 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 EMJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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