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R854 JFM

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,015 mi
Last recorded116,015 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 JFM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 116,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,405 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut across the tyre tread which is not deep enough to expose the cords

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre sidewall cut, not deep enough to expose the cords

Fail 23 Jun 2014 110,405 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front tyre has a cut across the tyre tread which is not deep enough to expose the cords

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre sidewall cut, not deep enough to expose the cords

Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,958 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 99,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,239 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 96,239 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 93,775 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2011 93,775 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,123 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Fail 22 Jul 2010 91,123 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 89,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both inner rear lamps cracked

n/s/f brake hose mounting missing

n/s/f head lamp lense chipped

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2009 89,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both inner rear lamps cracked

n/s/f brake hose mounting missing

n/s/f head lamp lense chipped

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 79,668 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 May 2007 79,664 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2006 74,599 miles

near front tyre wall has caut but not yet reached inner cords

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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R854 JFM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R854 JFM, 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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R854 JFM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R854 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 JFM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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