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S545 MLX

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

71,888 mi
Last recorded71,888 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 MLX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 71,888 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 71,214 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 71,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 70,640 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 70,149 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 70,149 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,114 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 68,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,571 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,393 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,532 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,034 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,698 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 57,698 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,939 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,366 miles

Service brake has a slight judder

Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,761 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,920 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,625 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,909 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,402 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 22,058 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 22,058 miles

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

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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S545 MLX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S545 MLX, 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 S545 MLX registered?

S545 MLX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S545 MLX safe to buy?

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