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S421 LPX

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,206 mi
Last recorded158,206 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 LPX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 158,206 miles

Oil leak

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 152,022 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing edges and getting low to 2mm

o/s/r tyre wearing edges and getting low to 2mm

Fail 9 Jul 2014 152,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing edges and getting low to 2mm

o/s/r tyre wearing edges and getting low to 2mm

Pass 2 Jul 2013 144,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 144,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 137,165 miles

O/s/r metal brake pipe going across axle corroding. Advise customer to replace soon.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 137,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 126,917 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 116,751 miles

N/s/f tyre outter edge worn.

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 116,751 miles

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

N/s/f tyre outter edge worn.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 104,969 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 104,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 90,729 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 90,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 76,361 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 67,281 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 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LPX, 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 S421 LPX registered?

S421 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S421 LPX safe to buy?

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