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S497 EFG

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,166 mi
Last recorded123,166 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 EFG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 123,166 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 123,166 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 117,123 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 110,923 miles

Clutch sticking in operation (suspect faulty pressure plate )

N/S Drive gearbox drive shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,120 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2010 104,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 23 Nov 2009 97,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 97,983 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 93,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 93,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 86,354 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 79,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s sill

Pass 15 Dec 2006 79,153 miles

damage to n/s sill

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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S497 EFG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S497 EFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S497 EFG registered?

S497 EFG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S497 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S497 EFG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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