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S199 ECB

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,219 mi
Last recorded137,219 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 ECB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 137,219 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r chassis leg corroded.

o/s/f and o/s/r outer tyre edges have wear.

wipers don;t self park.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 137,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r chassis leg corroded.

o/s/f and o/s/r outer tyre edges have wear.

wipers don;t self park.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 129,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/rear chassis leg has corrossion

Fail 23 Dec 2011 129,179 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r chassis leg has corrosion.

o/s/r outer tyre edge has wear.

some corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r brakepipes to brake hoses.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 122,621 miles

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

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

front washer jets weak

Fail 29 Dec 2010 122,621 miles

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

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

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

front washer jets weak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 117,893 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

clutch anti slip smooth.

n/s/r chasis signs of corrosion,.

o/s/r indicator lens damaged.

o/s/r tyre cracks forming on inner sidewall.

Fail 30 Dec 2009 117,873 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

clutch anti slip smooth.

n/s/r chasis signs of corrosion,.

o/s/r tyre cracks forming on inner sidewall.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 111,987 miles

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

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

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

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

front crossmember surface rust

fuel tank straps surface rust

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2008 111,987 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front crossmember surface rust

fuel tank straps surface rust

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2007 84,936 miles

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

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

front crossmember & wishbones surface rust

offside front bumper damaged

rear brake hose ferrules surface rust. rear suspension legs, fuel tank straps surface rust

Pass 7 Dec 2006 73,387 miles

front bumper damaged/dented

surface rust on wishbones/rear axle beam

Fail 7 Dec 2006 73,387 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front bumper dented/damaged

rust on wishbones/rear axle beam

Pass 30 Nov 2005 70,401 miles

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

front bumper offside corner damaged

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 ECB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S199 ECB, 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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S199 ECB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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