MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both outer sills corrosion growth
chassis rails at rear corrosion growth
exhaust heatshield on cat loose
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine oil leaks
rear axle/suspension starting to corroded
rear number plate starting to dis-colour
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
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S168 VCL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S168 VCL, 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 S168 VCL registered?
S168 VCL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 December 1998.
Is S168 VCL safe to buy?
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