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S316 LFH

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,388 mi
Last recorded139,388 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 LFH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 139,388 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 139,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at outer hose connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of body sill outer (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flange loose (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 135,771 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 135,746 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Wiper linkage excessively worn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,185 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 132,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 128,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 125,336 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 122,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 119,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 116,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 113,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 110,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 107,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 101,933 miles

SLIGHT WEAR FRONT DISCS.REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT WEBBING FRAYED ON EDGE.N/S/R INNER DISC FACE WORN AND SLIGHT NOISE ON BRAKE APPLICATION.

Fail 19 Jul 2006 101,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT WEAR FRONT DISCS.REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT WEBBING FRAYED ON EDGE.N/S/R INNER DISC FACE WORN AND SLIGHT NOISE ON BRAKE APPLICATION.

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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S316 LFH is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S316 LFH, 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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S316 LFH is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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