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S268 REW

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,603 mi
Last recorded104,603 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 REW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,603 miles

Front n/s/f and o/s/f wiper arms clash with bonnet when opened

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 shock absorber dusty boots split

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,613 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe badly corroded

oil leak

rear exhauast flange rotten

rear exhaust slight blow

rear number plate getting poor

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,595 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wiper spindle and arm loose and fouling against bonnet

Fail 26 Aug 2014 69,595 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wiper spindle and arm loose and fouling against bonnet

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 51,420 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper a bit smeary.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,478 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,476 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,242 miles

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

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 19 Aug 2011 31,242 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,041 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 30,041 miles

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

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,242 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 23,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 13,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,801 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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S268 REW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S268 REW, 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 S268 REW registered?

S268 REW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S268 REW safe to buy?

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