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S431 UYA

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,739 mi
Last recorded131,739 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 UYA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,739 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 131,735 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 125,545 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 125,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 119,255 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 119,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 110,173 miles

both c.v boots perished

rear exhaust joint corroded

small oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight wear front suspension top links

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight wear front suspension top links

Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,263 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 81,263 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,944 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 71,944 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,459 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 62,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,333 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,825 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 24,820 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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S431 UYA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S431 UYA, 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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S431 UYA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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