MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported crossmember corroded (7.1.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened li9ght corrosion (3.5.1i)
emissions just in limits
light corrosion to underbody
underside of bonnet corroded
general early corrosion to underbody
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
general early corrosion to underbody
rear wheel arches corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s outer sills
general early corrosion to the underbody
slight play in the n/s track rod assembly
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s outer sills
general early corrosion to the underbody
plastic cover fitted over the brake and fuel pipes not allowing a full inspection
slight play in the n/s track rod assembly
front x member repaired
n/s c/v boot twisted
o/s & n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front x member repaired
n/s c/v boot twisted
o/s & n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion
front x-member has been repaired
n/s c/v boot twisted
o/s & n/s sills showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s and n/s rear outer sills are showing early signs of corrosion
the front cross member has been reparied
Both sides inner wheel arches to sill corroded through
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Chassis legs have superficial corosion
Corrosion to outer sills
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front cross member (radiator support) holed and rotting through across whole section
Front exhaust mount split, system still adequately supported
Inner wing under battery corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear disc faces pitted
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
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S492 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S492 DFA, 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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S492 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 August 1998.
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