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S838 JJR

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,233 mi
Last recorded94,233 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 JJR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 94,233 miles

both wiper spandals badly worn front number plate damaged rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 25 Aug 2009 94,233 miles

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

both wiper spandals badly worn front number plate damaged rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,861 miles

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

wiper spindals worn rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,679 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 80,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper spindals badly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2006 72,838 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 66,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 66,758 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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S838 JJR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S838 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S838 JJR registered?

S838 JJR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S838 JJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S838 JJR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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