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S421 KRS

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,019 mi
Last recorded71,019 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 KRS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 71,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,259 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 65,976 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,575 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

floor and chassis slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2010 54,557 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brakes discs corred advise full brake chaque

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,187 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 31,417 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 KRS is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S421 KRS, 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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S421 KRS is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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