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S348 EGC

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,389 mi
Last recorded161,389 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS348 EGC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 161,389 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 161,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 151,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 151,446 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 141,219 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 141,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 130,917 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 121,818 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 121,800 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 111,543 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 111,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 101,392 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 92,647 miles

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front flexi brake hose not fully secured

Fail 27 Dec 2006 92,647 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front brake flexi-hose not fully secured

Pass 30 Dec 2005 84,772 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 84,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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S348 EGC 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 56.3%.

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 S348 EGC, 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 S348 EGC registered?

S348 EGC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S348 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S348 EGC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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