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S368 NLU

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,538 mi
Last recorded78,538 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS368 NLU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,538 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 78,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,135 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 76,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,268 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 73,266 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 70,942 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 9 Nov 2019 70,799 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,072 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,212 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,729 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,477 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 60,471 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,606 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,113 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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S368 NLU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S368 NLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S368 NLU?

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What year was S368 NLU registered?

S368 NLU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S368 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S368 NLU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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