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S462 MPY

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,324 mi
Last recorded114,324 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 MPY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012 114,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 114,324 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 104,724 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 104,613 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 92,833 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,830 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 83,718 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 77,223 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 68,390 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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S462 MPY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S462 MPY, 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 S462 MPY registered?

S462 MPY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S462 MPY safe to buy?

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