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S359 LLJ

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,021 mi
Last recorded153,021 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 LLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 153,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 153,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes sticking slightly

exhaust middle section catching heat shield

nearside rear tyre balding outer edge,perished in places,splitting inner side wall and punctured

offside front outer driveshaft boot pin holed

oil leak at engine to gearbox area

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

x1 of 2 hanging brackets broken away from catalyst section of exhaust

Fail 3 Sep 2014 152,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear tyres perishing/cracking

chip in zone b

exhaust back box detoriation

o/s/f c.v boot leaking grease

oil leak

underbody detroiation

Pass 3 Oct 2013 141,100 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2013 141,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2010 138,258 miles

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

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

drivers seat base insecure

exhaust mountain broken but still adequately supported

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 138,258 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat base insecure

exhaust mountain broken but still adequately supported

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2009 129,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 129,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 120,644 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 4 Sep 2008 120,644 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Aug 2007 108,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 102,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 91,843 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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S359 LLJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S359 LLJ, 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 S359 LLJ registered?

S359 LLJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S359 LLJ safe to buy?

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