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S199 TCJ

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,185 mi
Last recorded47,185 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 TCJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 47,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 41,481 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 41,454 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 35,714 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 35,714 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 29,009 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 29,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,892 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler in front of radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 20,339 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 20,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 19,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,061 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,310 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,936 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,041 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 14,412 miles

front brake distorted

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 TCJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S199 TCJ, 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 TCJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S199 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S199 TCJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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