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S440 RGV

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,509 mi
Last recorded124,509 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 RGV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 124,509 miles

25% front brake imbalance

exhaust blow manifold area

gear oil leak

rear chassis and inner sills corroded

sump corroded and leaking

wipers split

Fail 17 Jul 2012 124,482 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Wiper Wheel Box Worn

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 118,447 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 113,544 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Oct 2010 113,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 102,587 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 102,587 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 91,449 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 91,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 80,199 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 67,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 52,881 miles

both front wiper blades are split but still clear windsceen.

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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S440 RGV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S440 RGV, 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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S440 RGV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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