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R782 JFC

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,463 mi
Last recorded74,463 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,463 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 74,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 73,943 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 73,940 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))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 73,516 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 73,516 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 73,514 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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 71,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/f/ brake pipe corrodid

o/s/r/ sil corrodid

Fail 28 Nov 2013 69,747 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/f/ brake pipe corrodid

o/s/r/ sil corrodid

Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,284 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,951 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,951 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,688 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,776 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 62,776 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 62,776 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,365 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 58,365 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,838 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 51,838 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,983 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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R782 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R782 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 R782 JFC registered?

R782 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R782 JFC safe to buy?

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