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S85 JNL

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,706 mi
Last recorded157,706 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 JNL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 157,706 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 157,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 142,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 126,764 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 126,764 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 107,424 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 107,423 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 83,921 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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S85 JNL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green 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 S85 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 S85 JNL registered?

S85 JNL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S85 JNL safe to buy?

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