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S242 YNM

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,906 mi
Last recorded88,906 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 YNM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 88,906 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 88,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

mounting bolt mising from rear silencer flange

Pass 18 Jan 2011 87,772 miles

o/s/r tyre cracks outer side wall but no cord showing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,793 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 86,676 miles

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

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

offside front abs sensor bolt missing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,006 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 77,635 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 64,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,537 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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S242 YNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S242 YNM, 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 S242 YNM registered?

S242 YNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S242 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 YNM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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