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S142 NLY

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,207 mi
Last recorded68,207 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 NLY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 68,207 miles

Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

no speedeo head mileometer reading

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2008 68,207 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

no speedeo head mileometer reading

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,097 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 83,097 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S142 NLY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S142 NLY, 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 S142 NLY registered?

S142 NLY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S142 NLY safe to buy?

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