MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear discs are slightly pitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing but the exhaust still has sufficiant support
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery terminal corroded
front suspension front lower arms surface corrossion
slight brake pedal pulsating notred when carry ing out rbt
wiper blades starting to split
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery terminal corroding
corrossion noted on front suspension arms at front recomend wire brush and wax oil
passengewr and drivers wiper blades splitting
slight pulsating of brake pedal and reading when doing brake test noted
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S497 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S497 FBW, 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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S497 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 August 1998.
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