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S559 JJR

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,117 mi
Last recorded156,117 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 JJR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 156,117 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 156,116 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 152,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

bonnet slight damage

sills covered

Pass 30 Nov 2017 143,872 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

inner sills slight corrosion

sills covered

Fail 27 Nov 2017 143,864 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sills covered

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 139,161 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 134,540 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system corroded,may require replacement soon!

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

front & rear number plates to be replaced soon!

Pass 27 Jun 2012 131,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system corroded,may require attention soon!

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 127,278 miles

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

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

Suggest front number plate to be replaced soon,slightly damaged!

Pass 12 Jul 2010 125,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 123,049 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suggest front number plate to be replaced soon!

Pass 14 Jul 2009 123,049 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suggest front number plate to be replaced soon!

Pass 22 Jul 2008 121,250 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 118,733 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 114,772 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 114,772 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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S559 JJR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S559 JJR, 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 S559 JJR registered?

S559 JJR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S559 JJR safe to buy?

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