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L7 SKM

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,053 mi
Last recorded137,053 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 SKM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 137,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust deteriorated & centre rubber hanger not connected

front & rear suspension components rusty

front cross member badly corroded/holed - still connected

front to rear brake pipes rusty

n/s rear tyre cracks on inside tread edge

o/s front top strut mount rusty

o/s n/s chassis corroded/rusty in multiple places

o/s n/s floors corroded/rusty in multiple places

o/s n/s rear inner wings rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2014 136,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust deteriorated & centre rubber hanger not connected

front & rear suspension components rusty

front cross member badly corroded/holed - still connected

front to rear brake pipes rusty

n/s rear tyre cracks on inside tread edge

o/s front top strut mount rusty

o/s n/s chassis corroded/rusty in multiple places

o/s n/s floors corroded/rusty in multiple places

o/s n/s rear inner wings rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 128,821 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 128,812 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pip corroded

o/s/r tyer getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 103,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 113,594 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 113,594 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 103,202 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,268 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 94,266 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 74,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,739 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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L7 SKM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L7 SKM, 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 L7 SKM registered?

L7 SKM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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