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S491 MRK

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,362 mi
Last recorded155,362 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 MRK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 155,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine oil level low

nearside front screen wash inop

offside + nearside front flexy brake pipes perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 155,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine oil level low

engine under tray insecure

nearside front screen wash inop

Pass 15 Apr 2010 145,483 miles

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

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

engine under tray insecure

front exhaust heat shield insecure

front flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

nearside front fog light lens broken

nearside rear brake binding when wheel rotated of the ground

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside + nearside front flexy brake pipes perishing with age

offside + nearside rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Apr 2010 145,483 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine under tray insecure

front exhaust heat shield insecure

front flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

nearside front fog light lens broken

nearside rear brake binding when wheel rotated of the ground

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside + nearside front flexy brake pipes perishing with age

offside + nearside rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2009 135,409 miles

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

engine under tray insecure + hung down

exhaust front heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre has deep cut on outer side wall but no cords or fibres showing

offside + nearside front brake pads wearing thin

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 16 Apr 2009 135,276 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

engine under tray insecure + hung down

exhaust front heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre has deep cut on outer side wall but no cords or fibres showing

offside + nearside front brake pads wearing thin

offside + nearside rear tyres perishing on side walls with age

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 15 Apr 2008 124,840 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 18 Apr 2007 109,590 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 109,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 103,354 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off-side windscreen wiper wheel box collapsed

Pass 16 Mar 2006 103,354 miles

off-side windscreen wiper wheel box collapsed

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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S491 MRK is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S491 MRK, 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 S491 MRK registered?

S491 MRK is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S491 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 MRK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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