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S108 REW

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

83,729 mi
Last recorded83,729 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 REW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at underside of sill under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at underside of sill under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear slight sweat at shockabsorber

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside & offside front wiper spindles worn

Fail 25 Sep 2015 82,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear slight sweat at shockabsorber

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside & offside front wiper spindles worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,973 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside front wiper spindles worn

offside fron t to rear chassis section starting to corrode near drivers seat mountings

Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,937 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside front wiper spindles worn

offside fron t to rear chassis section starting to corrode near drivers seat mountings

Pass 20 Sep 2013 79,341 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

rear registration plate starting to deteriate

slight drag at nearside front wheel

wear on nearside & offside front wiper spindles

Fail 20 Sep 2013 79,341 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

rear registration plate starting to deteriate

slight drag at nearside front wheel

wear on nearside & offside front wiper spindles

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,717 miles

front exhaust pipe corroded

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight leaks at exhaust joints

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,612 miles

near side & offside front wiper spindles worn

nearside rear brake disc outer face badly corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriate

Fail 23 Sep 2011 72,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

near side & offside front wiper spindles worn

nearside rear brake disc outer face badly corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriate

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 64,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,433 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 57,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,819 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,819 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,093 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 48,093 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S108 REW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S108 REW, 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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S108 REW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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