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S540 AKP

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,498 mi
Last recorded91,498 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 AKP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,498 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 91,476 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,878 miles

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 5 Feb 2010 82,762 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 82,762 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 77,638 miles

Appears to have had centre seatbelt rear removed

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 77,638 miles

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

Appears to have had centre seatbelt rear removed

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 74,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Noted front wipers leave slight streaks

Pass 2 Feb 2008 74,560 miles

Noted front wipers leave slight streaks

Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,163 miles

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

wiper blade slightly split

Pass 4 Feb 2006 64,593 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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S540 AKP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S540 AKP, 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 S540 AKP registered?

S540 AKP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S540 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S540 AKP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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