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S179 RAR

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,616 mi
Last recorded132,616 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 RAR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 132,616 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2022 132,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2021 131,565 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 131,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 131,240 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 129,906 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 129,879 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 126,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,801 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 123,801 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 120,322 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 120,322 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 103,110 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 98,818 miles

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

nsr tyre sidewall cracked up

Fail 3 Sep 2010 98,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 91,472 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

child seats fitted to all rear seats

rear bumper insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2008 91,472 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

child seats fitted to all rear seats

rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,678 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 84,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,391 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 65,556 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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S179 RAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S179 RAR, 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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S179 RAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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