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S481 EWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,697 mi
Last recorded86,697 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 EWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,697 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 86,697 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 79,909 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,909 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 71,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,514 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,198 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 61,190 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,541 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,942 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,698 miles

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

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

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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S481 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel 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 S481 EWL, 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 S481 EWL registered?

S481 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S481 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S481 EWL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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