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S227 SNM

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,660 mi
Last recorded128,660 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 SNM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 128,660 miles

offside front tyre 2mm across tread

Fail 24 Oct 2014 128,590 miles

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

offside front tyre 2mm across tread

Pass 25 Oct 2013 119,569 miles

offside and nearside front shock absorbers dust covers split

offside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner edge

unable to adjust drivers door mirror but good veiw to rear

unable to lock into place centre rear seat belt

Fail 21 Oct 2013 119,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside and nearside front shock absorbers dust covers split

offside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner edge

unable to adjust drivers door mirror but good veiw to rear

unable to lock into place centre rear seat belt

Pass 2 Nov 2012 111,074 miles

both front srut gaiters split

breather hose split from inlet manifold to rocker cover

Fail 23 Oct 2012 110,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

both front srut gaiters split

breather hose split from inlet manifold to rocker cover

Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,649 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,738 miles

offside and nearside shock absorbers dust covers split

Fail 22 Oct 2010 90,718 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside shock absorbers dust covers split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,283 miles

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

main brake pipes to offside and nearside rear starting to corrode by rear hoses

offside and nearside front shock absorbers dust covers split

Fail 16 Oct 2009 81,253 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

main brake pipes to offside and nearside rear starting to corrode by rear hoses

offside and nearside front shock absorbers dust covers split

Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,679 miles

Brake light in boot spoiler not working

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 70,560 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 70,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Nov 2005 67,220 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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S227 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S227 SNM, 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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S227 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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