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S208 DGP

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,120 mi
Last recorded92,120 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 DGP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 92,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear inner wing rust hole

offside front outer door handle damage

offside rear chassis surface rust

offside rear inner wing rust

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,903 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front steel wheel

offside rear sill rust

rear tyres perished

rust hole nearside rear inner wing (not prescribed area)

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,326 miles

Both front indicators discolored

Both front tyres 3mm and wearing inner edge

Front position lamps turns on fog light

Horn not working properly Intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch has corrosion outside prescribed area

Fail 23 Oct 2018 86,326 miles

Both front indicators discolored

Both front tyres 3mm and wearing inner edge

Front position lamps turns on fog light

Horn not working properly Intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch has corrosion outside prescribed area

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 83,577 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 83,567 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area at rear of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,022 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area only just acceptable (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,980 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 75,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,944 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing/bald on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,077 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,696 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,155 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f indicator bulbs faded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 59,155 miles

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

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

n/s/f flexi brake hose heavily perished(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

o/s/f and n/s/f indicator bulbs faded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 55,450 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,145 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 50,069 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses heavily perished

Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,173 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 40,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight exhaust leak from centre/rear join (corroded)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 35,721 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2005 32,019 miles

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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S208 DGP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S208 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 S208 DGP registered?

S208 DGP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S208 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 DGP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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