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S289 YNM

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

225,311 mi
Last recorded225,311 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 YNM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 225,311 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

O/s Sill end slight corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 218,120 miles

corrosion hole in o/s front outer sill but not within 30 cm of any prescrbed areas

Fail 15 Jan 2015 218,115 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion hole in o/s front outer sill but not within 30 cm of any prescrbed areas

Pass 10 Jan 2014 208,498 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 208,453 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 200,523 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 200,521 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 192,919 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 183,597 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 173,887 miles

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe

Pass 8 Jan 2009 163,616 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 163,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 153,058 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 141,727 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2006 130,859 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 130,859 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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S289 YNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S289 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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S289 YNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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