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S335 BKS

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,646 mi
Last recorded130,646 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 BKS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 130,646 miles

All ferrules slightly corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

N/S/R and O/S/R brake pipes slightly corroded - chalked.

O/S/R back plate corroded.

O/S/f outer c/v gaiter deteriorated.

Oil leak.

Rear brake pads low.

Rear shocks have reduced damping effect.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 130,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All ferrules slightly corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

N/S/R and O/S/R brake pipes slightly corroded - chalked.

O/S/R back plate corroded.

O/S/f outer c/v gaiter deteriorated.

Oil leak.

Rear brake pads low.

Rear shocks have reduced damping effect.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 130,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jul 2010 127,572 miles

o/s n/s/r brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2010 127,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s n/s/r brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2009 125,510 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 125,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 123,344 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 118,306 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 118,304 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 109,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 109,706 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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S335 BKS is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S335 BKS, 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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S335 BKS is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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