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S235 DGT

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,853 mi
Last recorded56,853 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 DGT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 56,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 55,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,557 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 54,556 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear parking brake had just met the minimum legal limit and requires adjustment/repair

Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,708 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,761 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,040 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 50,040 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,238 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 48,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,219 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,061 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,104 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,103 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,389 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,139 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,973 miles

advise offside cv boot is replaced - badly twisted and leaking slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,760 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,961 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,679 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 24,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 19,734 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish on side walls.tyres are original equiptment

Fail 5 Dec 2005 19,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres starting to perish on side walls.tyres are original equiptment

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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S235 DGT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S235 DGT, 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 S235 DGT registered?

S235 DGT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S235 DGT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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