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S538 LLJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,908 mi
Last recorded96,908 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 LLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 96,908 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 91,888 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside wiper linkage worn

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Sump corroded and leaking oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 91,888 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside wiper linkage worn

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Sump corroded and leaking oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 85,565 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 85,548 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 79,938 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror cracked

Oil level low

Fail 31 May 2012 79,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror cracked

Oil level low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,064 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,439 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,311 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 62,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,276 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 56,276 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has craking to side walls

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,361 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 50,361 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 41,175 miles

both front wiper wheel boxes badly worn, wipers still clearing screen to a ok standard

outer cv boots perishing, not split

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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S538 LLJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S538 LLJ, 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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S538 LLJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S538 LLJ safe to buy?

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