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S203 DMV

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,519 mi
Last recorded109,519 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 DMV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 109,519 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 109,461 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 102,939 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 102,939 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 92,697 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 92,697 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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S203 DMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S203 DMV, 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 S203 DMV registered?

S203 DMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S203 DMV safe to buy?

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