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S121 VNT

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,960 mi
Last recorded97,960 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 VNT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,960 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 97,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,328 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 94,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 88,582 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 88,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 81,799 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 74,699 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 67,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,924 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 54,309 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,208 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 48,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 May 2006 41,485 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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S121 VNT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S121 VNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S121 VNT registered?

S121 VNT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S121 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S121 VNT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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