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S421 ETM

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,336 mi
Last recorded101,336 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 ETM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 101,336 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 101,336 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,021 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

Both lower suspension arms rusty

Exhaust rusty not yet blowing

Front to rear tyre aspect ratios different.

N/S door mirror broken

PAS resevoir overfilled?

Spare tyre flat.

Under tray cracked.

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 31 Mar 2009 88,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

Both lower suspension arms rusty

Exhaust rusty not yet blowing

Front to rear tyre aspect ratios different.

N/S door mirror broken

PAS resevoir overfilled?

Spare tyre flat.

Under tray cracked.

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 78,437 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 78,437 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 71,927 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 65,339 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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S421 ETM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S421 ETM, 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 S421 ETM registered?

S421 ETM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S421 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S421 ETM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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