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S423 OUT

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,149 mi
Last recorded138,149 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 OUT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 138,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r inner arch corroded

o/s/r lower ineer panel corroded

rear chassi rails corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 134,745 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 131,520 miles

Both front flexable brake hoses deteriorated.

O/S and N/S Rear metal link brake pipes coroded.

O/S/R Shock absorber damp.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 131,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front flexable brake hoses deteriorated.

O/S and N/S Rear metal link brake pipes coroded.

O/S/R Shock absorber damp.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 127,409 miles

Both front flexable brake hoses perished.

O/S Wiper split.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 127,397 miles

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

Both front flexable brake hoses perished.

O/S Wiper split.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 118,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 104,545 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 104,545 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,681 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 91,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 79,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,885 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2005 69,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 69,077 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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S423 OUT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S423 OUT, 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 S423 OUT registered?

S423 OUT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S423 OUT safe to buy?

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