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S518 LAB

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,940 mi
Last recorded138,940 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 LAB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 138,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers split

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 138,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers split

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

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 132,230 miles

Surface corrosion to under body.

nsf wiper split

Fail 9 Apr 2014 132,230 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Surface corrosion to under body.

nsf wiper split

Pass 18 Feb 2013 126,422 miles

corrosion around rear suspension

Fail 18 Feb 2013 126,421 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

osf wiper split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,393 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 120,369 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 266,306 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 104,147 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general surface rust on chassis

nsr door doesnt open from the outside

Fail 17 Feb 2010 104,147 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general surface rust on chassis

nsr door doesnt open from the outside

Pass 29 Aug 2008 92,346 miles

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

body damage nsr,nsr door only open from inside

os wiper split

Fail 29 Aug 2008 92,346 miles

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

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

body damage nsr,nsr door only open from inside

os wiper split

Pass 21 Aug 2007 84,860 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 84,860 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,056 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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S518 LAB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S518 LAB, 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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What year was S518 LAB registered?

S518 LAB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S518 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 LAB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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