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S498 BMV

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,806 mi
Last recorded121,806 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 BMV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 121,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.102 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned wheel trim location (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose slightly damaged deteriorated by filter (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak major ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 115,912 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 112,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 112,625 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 108,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front bottom cross member showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2013 108,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front bottom cross member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2012 102,992 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre cracked and worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Aug 2012 102,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre cracked and worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 98,601 miles

both front indicators faded

offside front seat belt twisted

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Aug 2011 98,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front indicators faded

offside front seat belt twisted

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,701 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 93,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,970 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 88,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 78,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 68,780 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,229 miles

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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S498 BMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S498 BMV, 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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S498 BMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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