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S48 AGP

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,838 mi
Last recorded112,838 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 AGP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2023 112,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,279 miles

All inner brake pads worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2021 109,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

registration plates delaminating

Fail 5 Jul 2021 109,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

registration plates delaminating

Pass 7 Jul 2020 107,633 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in tread, starting to wear outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer inlet pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 107,633 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in tread, starting to wear outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer inlet pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,032 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,663 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2018 99,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2017 94,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored/pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 94,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored/pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,550 miles

Exhaust system has a slight blow from rear flange assembly

Front offside wiper mechanism worn

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2016 90,564 miles

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

Exhaust system has a slight blow from rear flange assembly

Front offside wiper mechanism worn

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,613 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,286 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

discs scored

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre 2mm and perished

offside mirror damage

wiper wheel box wear

Fail 14 Jul 2011 70,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes worn to limit

front indicator bulbs pale

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge and inner sidewall cut

offside wiper splitting

Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes worn to limit

front indicator bulbs pale

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge and inner sidewall cut

offside wiper splitting

Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,214 miles

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

O/S/F door mirror repaired

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,506 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 60,506 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,234 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 54,234 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,269 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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S48 AGP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S48 AGP, 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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S48 AGP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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