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S167 AMV

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,667 mi
Last recorded79,667 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 AMV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2020 79,667 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch heavy and slipping

Front shock absorbers have limited damping

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

Starter motor lazy

Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,818 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 76,816 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,328 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 72,328 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 69,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,224 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 67,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing and advise no high speed driving

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 60,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,145 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,473 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,774 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2010 54,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,394 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH NOW 2-3 mm REMAINING

REAR EXHAUST BOX COUPLING HEAVEY RUST BUT NOT YET BLOWING

Fail 22 Jul 2009 51,394 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH NOW 2-3 mm REMAINING

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX COUPLING HEAVEY RUST BUT NOT YET BLOWING

Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,107 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,792 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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S167 AMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S167 AMV, 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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S167 AMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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