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S256 WUJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,295 mi
Last recorded126,295 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 WUJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 126,295 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 126,295 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 121,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 114,285 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 114,279 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 108,041 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 108,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 102,362 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 98,236 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 98,231 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,745 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

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

Wiper blades split.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 95,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

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

Wiper blades split.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 92,177 miles

Headlight covers discoloured.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 87,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 84,739 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 78,749 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 78,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 63,961 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 63,961 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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S256 WUJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S256 WUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S256 WUJ registered?

S256 WUJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S256 WUJ safe to buy?

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