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S83 JNL

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,008 mi
Last recorded146,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 JNL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 146,008 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 146,008 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 130,468 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 130,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 117,049 miles

slight split in o/s/f cv boot

squeek from o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Jan 2007 103,492 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 103,492 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 87,911 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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S83 JNL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 S83 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.

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What year was S83 JNL registered?

S83 JNL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S83 JNL safe to buy?

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