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R59 JFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,715 mi
Last recorded151,715 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 151,715 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 139,043 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 139,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 134,063 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 134,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 123,820 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 112,141 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 112,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 99,239 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 89,884 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 86,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 82,041 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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R59 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R59 JFC, 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 R59 JFC registered?

R59 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R59 JFC safe to buy?

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