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S403 DRO

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,373 mi
Last recorded137,373 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS403 DRO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 137,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,382 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,195 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 92,187 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint bottom of macpherson strut (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,979 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,922 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,210 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 64,210 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,790 miles

exhaust system has minor repair

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,066 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 55,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,224 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,250 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,732 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 37,483 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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S403 DRO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S403 DRO, 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

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What year was S403 DRO registered?

S403 DRO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S403 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S403 DRO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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