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R639 JFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,695 mi
Last recorded53,695 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 53,695 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 52,995 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 51,699 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 50,342 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 50,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,314 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 48,314 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,914 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 44,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has pin hole

Rear number plate faded

exhaust back box worn

Fail 24 Jun 2019 44,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (195/6015) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has pin hole

Rear number plate faded

exhaust back box worn

Pass 25 Jun 2018 42,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion underneath

Fail 25 Jun 2018 42,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,244 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 40,232 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2016 37,536 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 37,536 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,034 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,894 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 28,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 23,115 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,244 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,467 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 18,259 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,349 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,587 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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R639 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R639 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 R639 JFC registered?

R639 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R639 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 JFC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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