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S199 DGP

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,823 mi
Last recorded91,823 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 DGP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2021 91,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,861 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Transmission noisy in first gear

Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Transmission noisy in first gear

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,934 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 88,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,112 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 85,033 miles

Offside Rear brake has very slight bind

Offside Rear wheel trim missing

Fail 11 Jan 2017 85,033 miles

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

Offside Rear brake has very slight bind

Offside Rear wheel trim missing

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,441 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 78,441 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 75,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,238 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,609 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2011 69,609 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,781 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 66,781 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,981 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Aug 2009 62,981 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,060 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 52,596 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 52,596 miles

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

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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S199 DGP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S199 DGP, 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 S199 DGP registered?

S199 DGP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S199 DGP safe to buy?

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