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R516 VJM

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,395 mi
Last recorded105,395 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 VJM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2011 105,395 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 105,395 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 96,007 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,743 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 75,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 75,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,225 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,919 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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R516 VJM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R516 VJM, 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

How do I check the history of R516 VJM?

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What year was R516 VJM registered?

R516 VJM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R516 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 VJM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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