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S228 EAR

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,707 mi
Last recorded65,707 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 EAR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,707 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,334 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 50,334 miles

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

Both front suspension lower arm front inner bushes bonding deteriorating resulting in slight play

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

Nearside front wing and both nearside doors dented slightly

Odd steel wheel fitted to nearside rear of car

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish slightly 185/65 HR 15

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,993 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 36,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Various dents over vehcle bodywork

Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,400 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 25,400 miles

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

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

Nearside rear bumper damage.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,448 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 19,448 miles

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

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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S228 EAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S228 EAR, 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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What year was S228 EAR registered?

S228 EAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S228 EAR safe to buy?

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