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S381 MBY

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,703 mi
Last recorded83,703 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 MBY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,703 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

offside outer sill damage

Fail 21 Dec 2015 83,703 miles

offside outer sill damage

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working offside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,139 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 82,138 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,999 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 80,999 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 77,862 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 77,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,591 miles

strong advisory: offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Dec 2011 75,591 miles

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

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

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

strong advisory: offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2010 73,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 73,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front indicator lens cracked.

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak at the lower front of the engine

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,746 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 59,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 54,874 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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S381 MBY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S381 MBY, 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 S381 MBY registered?

S381 MBY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S381 MBY safe to buy?

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