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S338 DFA

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,964 mi
Last recorded129,964 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 DFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 129,964 miles

dent in rear lower hatch lid.

front bumper damaged,scratched.

front wiper linkage loose,catches bonnet when opened and shut.

near side rear indicator lense cracked.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 129,964 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dent in rear lower hatch lid.

front bumper damaged,scratched.

front wiper linkage loose,catches bonnet when opened and shut.

near side rear indicator lense cracked.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 125,331 miles

brake fluid leval below max

n/s front bumper cracked

nail in o/s rear tyre

pin hole in o/s front c.v.boot

throttle cable very tite to press

Pass 29 Apr 2010 116,951 miles

slight crack in n/s rear light

Pass 21 Apr 2009 110,078 miles

centre,front exhaust bracket weakened by corrosion on exhaust flange joint,

off side front wiper arm cathes rear of bonnet slightly on sweep,

slight crack in near side rear indicator lense

Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,321 miles

clutch slipping slightly

crack in n/s/r light lens

slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats

Fail 24 Apr 2008 107,320 miles

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

clutch slipping slightly

crack in n/s/r light lens

slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats

Pass 21 Apr 2007 102,906 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 102,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 98,737 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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S338 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 S338 DFA, 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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S338 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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