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S223 CMV

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,410 mi
Last recorded106,410 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 CMV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 106,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 98,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres and n.s.r. tyre3mm tread

n.s.f. backplate missing

n.s.f. seat belt twisted

Pass 19 Dec 2009 88,458 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 88,448 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 77,708 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

front left tyre worn bold on outer edge will require geometery check once tyre is changed

front right main beam bulb aim is incorrect

rear left position lamp is cracked has coloured tape on it as required

Pass 12 Dec 2008 77,708 miles

front left tyre worn bold on outer edge will require geometery check once tyre is changed

front right main beam bulb aim is incorrect

rear left position lamp is cracked has coloured tape on it as required

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,760 miles

Offside 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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 67,760 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 58,349 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brakes imbalanced effiency

offside rear tyre damaged

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 23 Nov 2006 58,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brakes imbalanced effiency

offside rear tyre damaged

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 15 Nov 2005 53,685 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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S223 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S223 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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S223 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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