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S527 REY

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,688 mi
Last recorded153,688 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 REY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 153,688 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

oil leaking nearside drive shaft oil seal mounting transmition ditiriorating

Fail 14 Oct 2013 153,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leaking nearside drive shaft oil seal mounting transmition ditiriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2012 142,493 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear engine stablazer mounting ditiriorating oil leaking on to it from drive shaft seals

tow bar electrical socket loose

Fail 25 Sep 2012 142,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear engine stablazer mounting ditiriorating oil leaking on to it from drive shaft seals

tow bar electrical socket loose

Pass 19 Oct 2011 130,895 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

body panels damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure and corroded

n/s mirror body damaged

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

slight play in n/s rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Oct 2011 130,893 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

body panels damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure and corroded

n/s mirror body damaged

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

slight play in n/s rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Oct 2010 116,030 miles

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

low tyre pressures

Fail 15 Oct 2010 116,030 miles

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

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

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

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

low tyre pressures

Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,932 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 102,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 85,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

cover missing on nearsde mirror

Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

cover missing on nearsde mirror

Fail 8 Oct 2007 68,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,670 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 49,445 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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S527 REY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S527 REY, 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 S527 REY registered?

S527 REY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S527 REY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 REY shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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