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S543 UYD

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,240 mi
Last recorded102,240 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 UYD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2017 102,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R15H (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 185/65R15H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 95,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn smooth on outer edge 185/65 r15 88h (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 95,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn smooth on outer edge 185/65 r15 88h (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,140 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 86,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,537 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 69,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 66,166 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Fail 31 Mar 2012 66,133 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

OSR brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,256 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

front brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

rear bumper insecure n/s

vehicle structure corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,457 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,932 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear corner panal rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,098 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 52,184 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 52,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S543 UYD is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 S543 UYD, 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 S543 UYD registered?

S543 UYD is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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