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R659 EMJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,001 mi
Last recorded117,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 EMJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 117,001 miles

steering show saighn of leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 117,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 114,010 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010

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

Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 109,726 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 104,419 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust heatshield loose/extensive rusting throughout underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting

Pass 27 Jun 2007 102,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/front exhaust heat shield loose/brake pipes rusting

Pass 4 Jul 2006 98,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 84,669 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 84,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R659 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R659 EMJ, 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 R659 EMJ registered?

R659 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R659 EMJ safe to buy?

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