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R56 VMJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,413 mi
Last recorded117,413 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 VMJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 117,413 miles

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

Offside Front floor area surface rust & o/s/r body sill

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 113,271 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 113,271 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,426 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 108,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 103,839 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre edge worn

rear brake disc in poor condition o/s

surface rust to brake pipes

surface rust to rear chassis legs

Fail 19 Dec 2012 103,839 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre edge worn

rear brake disc in poor condition o/s

surface rust to brake pipes

surface rust to rear chassis legs

Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 94,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 90,424 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 84,905 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2008 84,887 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 80,978 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 80,978 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,581 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 76,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 70,914 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 70,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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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R56 VMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R56 VMJ, 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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R56 VMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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