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S157 JNL

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,762 mi
Last recorded195,762 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 JNL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 195,762 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,495 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 99,555 miles

N/S & O/S OUTER CV BOOTS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 99,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S & O/S OUTER CV BOOTS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 96,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,064 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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S157 JNL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S157 JNL, 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 S157 JNL registered?

S157 JNL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S157 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S157 JNL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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