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S181 DDL

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,028 mi
Last recorded97,028 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 DDL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,028 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Slight corrosion to offside sill

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 90,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 86,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,504 miles

both front flexi hoses perishing but not excessive

exhaust system corroded

minor chips on screen

slight corrosion on sills

Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,383 miles

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,397 miles

All wiper blades split on edges.

Front number plate damaged but still legible.

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,388 miles

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded but no blows

front brake inbalance

front pads wearing thin

rear shocker outer casings corroded but not excessive

Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,153 miles

Advise, front number plate damaged.

Advise, front wipers smearing slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,747 miles

chips on windscreen

exhaust system rusty

front number plate cracked

rear shock outer casings corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2007 67,836 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,645 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 57,234 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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S181 DDL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S181 DDL, 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 S181 DDL registered?

S181 DDL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S181 DDL safe to buy?

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