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S211 LTY

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,042 mi
Last recorded140,042 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 LTY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 140,042 miles

sills floors inner arches facing closing all corroded weak, osf upper ball joint has play

Fail 16 May 2014 140,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

sills floors inner arches facing closing all corroded weak, osf upper ball joint has play

Pass 15 Jun 2013 131,979 miles

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

both front tyres worn outer edge

rear chassis rusty

rear shockers weak

underside rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2012 119,495 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front floors, floors to sills corroded, rear floor very corroded, both facing panles corroded, rear chassis legs very corroded, exhaust deteriating rear joint very rusty

ns abs wires incecure, front discs worn & lip, both front inner arches nr shockers corroded, osr inner arch rear section corroded, wipers poor, images poor, os reg light dim

rear brakes bind slightly, park brake lever tight

Fail 26 Jun 2012 119,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front floors, floors to sills corroded, rear floor very corroded, both facing panles corroded, rear chassis legs very corroded, exhaust deteriating rear joint very rusty

ns abs wires incecure, front discs worn & lip, both front inner arches nr shockers corroded, osr inner arch rear section corroded, wipers poor, images poor, os reg light dim

Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,209 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2011 105,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2010 90,650 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 90,650 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,233 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 81,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 81,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 69,774 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 May 2008 69,774 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,887 miles

rear bango bolts damaged on brake calipers

Fail 31 Aug 2007 61,815 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 59,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 57,028 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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S211 LTY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S211 LTY, 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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S211 LTY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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