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R783 JWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,304 mi
Last recorded77,304 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 77,304 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 77,251 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 76,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,580 miles

Advised nearside and offside front wheel tightness.

Advised offside rear tyre wall condition

Advised on front and rear tyre mix.

Advised on offside rear foot brake effiencey

Advised on screen obstructsion from tax and permit holders

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2010 76,571 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Advised nearside and offside front wheel tightness.

Advised offside rear tyre wall condition

Advised on front and rear tyre mix.

Advised on offside rear foot brake effiencey

Advised on screen obstructsion from tax and permit holders

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,068 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 76,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise engine oil pressure switch is leaking lower engine very oily requires steam clean and new switch fitted

uable to carry out emmissions test due to exhaust condition

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,470 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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R783 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey 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 R783 JWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R783 JWL registered?

R783 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R783 JWL safe to buy?

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