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R553 JVW

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

92,730 mi
Last recorded92,730 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 JVW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 92,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorating

drivers side wiper blade fraying on ends

nearside & offside rear inner sill/ wheel arch areas corroding

nearside rear lower inner panel corroded & holed

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,655 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear flitch area's

nearside front wiper blade is deteriorating

Fail 3 Mar 2025 91,645 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area's - marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area's - marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear flitch area's

nearside front wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2024 90,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear flitch area's

corrosion to sill area's

Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,545 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both side rear service brake performances slightly low

Drivers seat back damaged

Nearside Rear Body and bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached And rear quarter to boot floor (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring not located correctly

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake backing plate fouling brake disc

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached And rear quarter to boot floor (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 88,545 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Body to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both side rear service brake performances slightly low

Drivers seat back damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body and bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached And rear quarter to boot floor (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring not located correctly

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake backing plate fouling brake disc

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached And rear quarter to boot floor (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body and bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear axle beam to stub axles corroded

Underside at rear showing signs of corrosion

service brake performance only 52%

Fail 3 Mar 2022 86,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases To rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body and bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear axle beam to stub axles corroded

Underside at rear showing signs of corrosion

service brake performance only 52%

Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,128 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hangers at cat are not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion to nearside sill/floor area's

nearside rear & offside rear inner flitch panels are corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2020 83,847 miles

Nearside Rear Inner inner wing rear quarter HEAVILY CORRODED near tow bar mount

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top hub ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 81,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner box section areas nearside and offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside

Rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorating nearside and offside

Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill areas corroding

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

Offside tank strap corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 79,880 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30 cm of seat belt mounting marked in yellow chalk (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner sill areas corroding

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

Offside tank strap corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,338 miles

near side rear tyre is cracking / worn on the outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2017 78,337 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front brake im balance

near side rear tyre is cracking / worn on the outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,742 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,029 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 61,667 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

strong fuel smell underneath no signs of leak

Fail 3 Mar 2012 61,667 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

strong fuel smell underneath no signs of leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,230 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 56,230 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,077 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,479 miles

front brake pads are low

Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,834 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 46,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 46,621 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 43,228 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 JVW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 R553 JVW, 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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R553 JVW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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