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R85 VMJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,438 mi
Last recorded179,438 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 VMJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 179,438 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

middle pipe and rear box (exhaust) are corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2012 171,249 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 171,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 161,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 150,998 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 150,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 147,235 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 147,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 134,056 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 122,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 110,820 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 98,206 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 98,196 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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R85 VMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R85 VMJ, 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 R85 VMJ registered?

R85 VMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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