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P11 SLX

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

120,518 mi
Last recorded120,518 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 SLX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 120,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 114,346 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 99,874 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 152,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2021 152,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 51% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 39% (1.2.1 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside and nearside rear sidesill closing panels excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play balljoint insecurely fitted to suspension arm,movement between balljoint and suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 148,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 145,472 miles

Nearside Front brake hose middle ferule mounting clip missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread punctured

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play balljoint loose in suspension arm but not likely to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 145,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 46% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer mounting bushes/pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose middle ferule mounting clip missing

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread punctured

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play balljoint loose in suspension arm but not likely to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 138,353 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,770 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 129,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing balljoint splitpin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2016 120,782 miles

appears to have a power steering leak but couldnt see leak

Fail 5 Nov 2016 120,751 miles

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

appears to have a power steering leak but couldnt see leak

Pass 7 Nov 2015 113,182 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear cat flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sidesills slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 100,404 miles

Exhaust cat bracket deteriorated

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

Front lower crossmember slightly corroded

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 95,531 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 85,879 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 85,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,530 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 80,528 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,488 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 73,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,479 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 65,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,156 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 60,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,523 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 55,523 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,292 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 47,292 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 39,588 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on limits

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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P11 SLX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 P11 SLX, 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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P11 SLX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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