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S492 DFA

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,376 mi
Last recorded198,376 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 DFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2015 198,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 194,942 miles

general early corrosion to underbody

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 194,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 184,972 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 184,972 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 177,800 miles

front x member repaired

n/s c/v boot twisted

o/s & n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2012 177,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 165,477 miles

front x-member has been repaired

n/s c/v boot twisted

o/s & n/s sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2011 165,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 157,743 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 154,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 150,957 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 145,794 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 145,794 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 135,817 miles

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?

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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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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