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S616 CJL

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,464 mi
Last recorded124,464 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 CJL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 124,464 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 118,158 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both electric windows faulty operation/ malfunctioning

damaged boot lid / tailgate

engine oil level overfilled

park brake travel @max limit

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2009 118,158 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both electric windows faulty operation/ malfunctioning

damaged boot lid / tailgate

engine oil level overfilled

park brake travel @max limit

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2009 113,673 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 112,223 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 112,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 105,070 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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S616 CJL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S616 CJL, 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 S616 CJL registered?

S616 CJL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S616 CJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S616 CJL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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