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S541 MTH

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,441 mi
Last recorded135,441 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 MTH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 135,441 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside & nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2012 135,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Offside & nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2011 126,642 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2010 117,403 miles

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

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

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

long handbrake travel

Fail 31 Aug 2010 117,397 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

long handbrake travel

nearside windscreen washer needs repair or adjustment

Pass 10 Sep 2009 110,389 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

N/s rear tyre wall is worn & perished.

Rear brake discs look corroded & rear pads look low.

Some oil on engine.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 110,389 miles

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

Metal brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

N/s rear tyre wall is worn & perished.

Rear brake discs look corroded & rear pads look low.

Some oil on engine.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 107,998 miles

N/s rear tyre wall is marked as if it has been driven flaty.

O/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Oil on engine.

Rear brake discs are corroded & pads look quite low.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 107,998 miles

N/s rear tyre wall is marked as if it has been driven flaty.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

O/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil on engine.

Rear brake discs are corroded & pads look quite low.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 101,846 miles

Front number plate cracked

Outer wall of nearside rear tyre is perished and worn

Fail 15 Jun 2006 92,567 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front number plate discolouring.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 92,567 miles

Front number plate discolouring.

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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S541 MTH is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S541 MTH, 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 S541 MTH registered?

S541 MTH is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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