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R550 SFJ

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,633 mi
Last recorded83,633 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 SFJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,633 miles

both front tyres inner & outer edges close to limit of wear

Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,570 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 79,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,119 miles

battery loose

Fail 11 Mar 2011 76,112 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery loose

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,477 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 70,390 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,390 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 67,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 64,424 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 57,626 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 57,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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R550 SFJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R550 SFJ, 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 R550 SFJ registered?

R550 SFJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R550 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 SFJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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