MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advis x member
advise o/s/r side wall
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise o/s/r side wall
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
frt exaust bracket snapped but wxuast still secure
wiper arms are rubbing against bonnet
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
frt exaust bracket snapped but wxuast still secure
wiper arms are rubbing against bonnet
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S218 ENU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S218 ENU, 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 ENU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 August 1998.
Is S218 ENU safe to buy?
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