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S166 EGU

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,131 mi
Last recorded158,131 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 EGU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 158,131 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 147,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 138,309 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 128,998 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 118,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,953 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/rear tyre outerwall cracked & scuffed

Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,805 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 94,805 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 90,425 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 81,327 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 73,354 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

bumper insecure

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 73,354 miles

bumper insecure

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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S166 EGU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S166 EGU, 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 S166 EGU registered?

S166 EGU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S166 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 EGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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