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S320 CMV

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

177,405 mi
Last recorded177,405 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 CMV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 177,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under vehicle and components corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2024 177,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 7 Oct 2023 176,936 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under vehicle and components surface rust

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 176,936 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under vehicle and components surface rust

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 172,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Fail 28 Sep 2022 172,253 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system @ fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 27 Aug 2021 166,199 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 166,199 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 161,770 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 161,770 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 159,163 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 159,163 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 152,028 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 140,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 140,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 122,534 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 122,493 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,047 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 105,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 104,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 102,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,199 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,562 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 97,562 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,538 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 88,239 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,481 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 75,908 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,926 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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S320 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 S320 CMV, 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 S320 CMV registered?

S320 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S320 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S320 CMV shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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