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S208 MJM

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,773 mi
Last recorded116,773 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 MJM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 116,773 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks underneath

engine oil low

front brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2017 116,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

engine oil leaks underneath

engine oil low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2016 111,526 miles

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

engine oil leaks underneath

Fail 29 Sep 2016 111,526 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine oil leaks underneath

Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,274 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 30 Aug 2014 97,440 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,944 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 94,935 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,004 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 92,004 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 88,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 80,981 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,433 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,936 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 61,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,855 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 54,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 MJM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S208 MJM, 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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S208 MJM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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