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S458 EGC

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,949 mi
Last recorded179,949 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 EGC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 179,949 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 179,944 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear bumper damaged

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 168,962 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rack gaitor twisted

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2014 168,931 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nearside rack gaitor twisted

rear coil springs rusty

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 16,204 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 160,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 161,999 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside wiper blade torn both ends

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear flasher lamp cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2012 155,525 miles

Exhaust mounting X2 broken away--centre of system

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion showing to both outer sills

n/s/rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

slight damage to n/s head lamp lens

Fail 26 Jan 2012 155,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Exhaust mounting X2 broken away--centre of system

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s wiper split

OIL LEAK-DANGER OF OIL CONTAMINATING O/S/FRONT BRAKE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion showing to both outer sills

n/s/rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

slight damage to n/s head lamp lens

Pass 27 Jan 2011 145,708 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2011 145,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 134,323 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2010 134,318 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 119,982 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 100,134 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 76,136 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 76,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 59,900 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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S458 EGC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S458 EGC, 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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S458 EGC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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