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S456 ENU

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,359 mi
Last recorded114,359 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 ENU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 114,359 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 114,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 110,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 110,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,518 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 107,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 99,567 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 99,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,165 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 9,164 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,191 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 91,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,096 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

parking brake only just meets min requirement of16 percent performance efficiency, and passed at 17 percent . having inspected the rear brakes it appears replacement calipers are needed

Fail 9 Apr 2013 86,096 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,956 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,896 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,821 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,806 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,169 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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S456 ENU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S456 ENU, 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 S456 ENU registered?

S456 ENU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S456 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S456 ENU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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