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R901 JFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,353 mi
Last recorded145,353 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 145,353 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,344 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 138,638 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERBODY & STRUCTURE

HAND BRAKE 16%

Fail 13 Oct 2015 138,627 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 134,916 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 134,906 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 130,431 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 130,431 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 124,580 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 124,569 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 120,737 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 116,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 116,845 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 113,284 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 108,866 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 98,987 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 75,641 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 75,641 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 59,793 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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R901 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R901 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 R901 JFC registered?

R901 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R901 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 JFC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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