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S231 SNM

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,684 mi
Last recorded184,684 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 SNM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 184,684 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper mounting corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 184,684 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper mounting corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 184,306 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 184,095 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 183,134 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 179,917 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 178,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 178,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 175,266 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 175,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 171,263 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 167,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 161,463 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 161,463 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 154,532 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 148,060 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 142,572 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 136,697 miles

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

p.s pump area has misting of oil.

p.s rack is wet (oil)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 136,697 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

p.s pump area has misting of oil.

p.s rack is wet (oil)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 132,442 miles

n/s/r tyre has nails in tread

steering rack damp

Fail 5 Sep 2012 132,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has nails in tread

o/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre tread depth very low (2mm)

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Sep 2011 124,710 miles

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

screw in tread of offside rear tyre 185/65/15

Fail 27 Sep 2011 124,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

screw in tread of offside rear tyre 185/65/15

Pass 20 Sep 2010 118,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 109,941 miles

Oil leak

offside front wiper blade starting to split / rear washer not working

Fail 25 Sep 2009 109,941 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

offside front wiper blade starting to split / rear washer not working

Pass 2 Sep 2008 100,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 83,402 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 83,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both fron wiper spindles worn. (2) wiper blades split at ends.

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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S231 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S231 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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S231 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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