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S404 MRX

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,421 mi
Last recorded161,421 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 MRX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 161,421 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear chassis sections corroded

centre exhaust cracked and starting to blow (temp seal)

handbrake travel requires attention

offside front headlight damaged

offside front tyre tread worn on outer edge and wearing low

Fail 22 Jan 2013 161,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear chassis sections corroded

centre exhaust cracked and starting to blow (temp seal)

handbrake travel requires attention

offside front headlight damaged

offside front tyre tread worn on outer edge and wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 152,994 miles

Battery loose

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front top suspension arm mounting area corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2012 152,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Battery loose

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front top suspension arm mounting area corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 141,425 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing low and unevenly

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 141,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing low and unevenly

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 128,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank staps corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2009 117,520 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel tank straps corroded

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 19 Jan 2009 117,520 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 21 Jan 2008 109,890 miles

Front exhaust mounts perrished.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 109,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front exhaust mounts perrished.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 108,375 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven on inner edge

rattle from exhaust cat

Pass 21 Jul 2006 103,629 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)

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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S404 MRX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S404 MRX, 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 S404 MRX registered?

S404 MRX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S404 MRX safe to buy?

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