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R553 EMJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,573 mi
Last recorded212,573 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 EMJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 212,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edges

Pass 17 Feb 2012 203,463 miles

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

corrosion in o/s/f lower front panel

Fail 16 Feb 2012 203,463 miles

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

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

corrosion in o/s/f lower front panel

Pass 22 Feb 2011 193,646 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 193,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 183,653 miles

all rear metal brake pipes starting to corroded

n/s rear chassis surface corrosion but not holed

Fail 18 Aug 2008 168,359 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 168,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 159,815 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 146,294 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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R553 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R553 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 R553 EMJ registered?

R553 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R553 EMJ safe to buy?

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