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S303 TWE

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,254 mi
Last recorded120,254 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 TWE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 120,254 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Fail 7 Jan 2013 120,254 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 99,305 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes andbrake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 3 Nov 2010 99,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes andbrake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 5 Nov 2009 90,395 miles

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 3 Nov 2009 90,395 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 65,189 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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S303 TWE is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S303 TWE, 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 S303 TWE registered?

S303 TWE is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S303 TWE safe to buy?

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