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R639 VJM

1998 Nissan Primera

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,065 mi
Last recorded165,065 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 VJM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 165,065 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 165,063 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 147,559 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2009 130,911 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 130,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 120,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 114,814 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 108,804 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 108,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VJM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

R639 VJM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R639 VJM safe to buy?

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