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S35 MEC

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,874 mi
Last recorded174,874 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 MEC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 174,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 174,859 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 161,442 miles

slight osr brake bind

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure

osf inner cv split

slight play front both steering arms

Fail 3 Jul 2008 159,765 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

os trim insecure

Pass 30 May 2007 143,497 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 143,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 137,933 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 137,933 miles

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

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

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

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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S35 MEC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S35 MEC, 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 S35 MEC registered?

S35 MEC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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