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S194 DDL

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 DDL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2024 120,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by top arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 117,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r parking brake lever not returning to its stop

Fail 10 Mar 2023 117,154 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r parking brake lever not returning to its stop

Pass 1 Mar 2022 114,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 114,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wiper arm fouling bonnet

Fail 4 Feb 2021 111,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wiper arm fouling bonnet

Pass 24 Feb 2020 109,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wiper arm fouling bonnet

Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,931 miles

front number plate in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,830 miles

exhaust leak between middle/rear sections

parking brake efficiency on limit

Fail 21 Feb 2018 101,828 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust leak between middle/rear sections

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,008 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 98,004 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,615 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 89,901 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre perishing + close to limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,775 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

front brake pads quite thin

n/s/r wheel started to bind

Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,388 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 76,360 miles

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

n/s/f outer c.v. boots heavily perished

Fail 13 Feb 2012 76,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

n/s/f outer c.v. boots heavily perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,253 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and on limit

Pass 15 Jan 2010 69,164 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN

WINDCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 15 Jan 2010 69,164 miles

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN

NAIL IN N/S RE4AR TYRE (REMOVED)

WINDCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,258 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 57,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,638 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 33,959 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

chip on offside bottom of windscreen

very slight scoring on front brake discs

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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S194 DDL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S194 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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S194 DDL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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