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S185 BPK

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

321,386 mi
Last recorded321,386 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 BPK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2007 321,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake balance just within limits

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 25 Sep 2007 321,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake balance just within limits

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Mar 2007 299,699 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 299,697 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2006 281,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 259,711 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 259,506 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 238,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S185 BPK is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S185 BPK, 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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S185 BPK is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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