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S183 RKW

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,335 mi
Last recorded162,335 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 RKW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 162,335 miles

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 162,323 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 154,397 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Apr 2015 154,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 144,807 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 138,606 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 138,606 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 133,631 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 133,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

wiper linkage

Pass 30 Mar 2011 128,058 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,659 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 115,510 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

clip missing on n/s/f flexi brake hose.

Fail 26 May 2009 100,405 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 100,405 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2008 81,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 67,449 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake imbalance 24% (fail if above 25%).

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,449 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 61,366 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake imbalance 25% (fail if above 25%).

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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S183 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S183 RKW, 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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S183 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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