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S196 NLM

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,909 mi
Last recorded84,909 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 NLM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,909 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brakes squeaky

o/s rear tyre cracked & perished

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,889 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Dec 2011 67,889 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2010 64,729 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

headlamp aim on limint

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,894 miles

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

front brakes squeaky & slightly imbalanced

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 5 Jan 2010 60,890 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brakes squeaky & slightly imbalanced

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,305 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,774 miles

front registration plate damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,875 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 47,787 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

signs of power steering fluid leaking from rack area

slight play in front anti roll bar nearside link

Pass 9 Jan 2006 41,332 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

rear brakes squeaky & binding slightly

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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S196 NLM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S196 NLM, 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 S196 NLM registered?

S196 NLM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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