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S448 OAC

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 OAC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 115,972 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 115,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 108,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber split

nearside rear tyre perished and on 3mm

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Apr 2015 108,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber split

nearside headlight loose

nearside rear tyre perished and on 3mm

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,380 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

corrosion on both inner and outer sills, rear chassis and both rear inner arches

front wiper linkage worn and wipers starting to smear screen

nearside front indicator starting to emit white light

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and 3 nails in tread

offside rear seatback slightly loose

play in offside front upper suspension arm outer bush

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight movement in nearside headlamp

Fail 16 Apr 2014 99,377 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

corrosion on both inner and outer sills, rear chassis and both rear inner arches

front wiper linkage worn and wipers starting to smear screen

nearside front indicator starting to emit white light

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and 3 nails in tread

offside rear seatback slightly loose

play in offside front upper suspension arm outer bush

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight movement in nearside headlamp

Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,033 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

front wiper linkage worn

nearside front indicator starting to emit white light

play in offside front hub upper arm outer bush

rear tyres slightly perished

slight bind from both rear brakes

slight corrosion rear inner sills

sump corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 90,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

front wiper linkage worn

nearside front indicator starting to emit white light

play in offside front hub upper arm outer bush

rear tyres slightly perished

slight bind from both rear brakes

slight corrosion rear inner sills

sump corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,266 miles

both outer sills corroded(strong advise)

front number plate cracked

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter starting to split(strong advise)

nearside outer cv gaiter slightly perished

nearside rear door check strap slightly insecure

offside front tyre worn on edges

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

slight play in offside front suspension leg upper link arm inner bush

slight underside corrosion evident

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2010 72,567 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,890 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,612 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,264 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 33,264 miles

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

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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S448 OAC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S448 OAC, 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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S448 OAC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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