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S218 CMV

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,969 mi
Last recorded113,969 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 CMV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,969 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 113,969 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,973 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 112,956 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear light is damaged

rear wiper is defective

Fail 19 Jul 2019 111,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

nearside rear light is damaged

rear wiper is defective

Pass 17 Aug 2018 109,367 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,621 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Early corrosion to both front floorings

Early corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 8 Aug 2016 104,218 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside front wiper blade smearing windscreen

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 104,217 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside front wiper blade smearing windscreen

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,631 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 102,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,351 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 98,350 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,599 miles

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

misting of oil around n/s rack gaitor area

rear brake discs scored

Fail 8 Aug 2013 92,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

misting of oil around n/s rack gaitor area

rear brake discs scored

Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,170 miles

n/s steering rack slight leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,171 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 80,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,321 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 74,252 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 69,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,877 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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S218 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S218 CMV, 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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S218 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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