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R931 JFR

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,019 mi
Last recorded35,019 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 JFR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 35,019 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 35,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads not seen

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm on inner edged

Pass 23 May 2012 30,899 miles

offside front cv boot perishing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 30,898 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

offside front cv boot perishing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,952 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 26,464 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,934 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,723 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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R931 JFR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R931 JFR, 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 R931 JFR registered?

R931 JFR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R931 JFR safe to buy?

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