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R804 LYJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,388 mi
Last recorded65,388 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 LYJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,300 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,635 miles

Battery insecure

Inner Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

clutch fluid low

Fail 13 Oct 2010 54,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Inner Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

clutch fluid low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,001 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,704 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 46,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,404 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 45,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,492 miles

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

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

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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R804 LYJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc 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 R804 LYJ, 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 R804 LYJ registered?

R804 LYJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R804 LYJ safe to buy?

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