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S576 EWL

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,697 mi
Last recorded149,697 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS576 EWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 149,697 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion outside prescribed area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 149,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion outside prescribed area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 147,743 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear inner arches corrosion

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion for age

Fail 9 Nov 2016 147,743 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear inner arches corrosion

general underbody corrosion for age

Pass 27 Sep 2015 145,447 miles

fuel and brake pipes covered by plastic

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 26 Sep 2015 145,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel and brake pipes covered by plastic

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 27 Sep 2014 142,090 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 142,090 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2013 138,492 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 138,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

FRONT INDICATORS FADED

Pass 22 Sep 2012 135,101 miles

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

exhaust rusty in poor condition

possible knocking noise from suspension

Fail 14 Sep 2012 135,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rusty in poor condition

possible knocking noise from suspension

Pass 25 Sep 2011 119,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 119,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres getting low on tread (3mm)

exhaust system rusty

n/s front tyre very low on tread (1.8mm)

o/s front tyre low on tread (2mm) and smooth on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 99,479 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES.

REAR BRAKE DISCS QUITE WORN.

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CAT CONVERTER FRONT FLANGE JOINT.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 99,479 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS QUITE WORN.

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CAT CONVERTER FRONT FLANGE JOINT.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 92,230 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 20 Sep 2008 89,822 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion to brake disc surfaces (mostly inside surfaces)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 85,463 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,874 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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S576 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S576 EWL, 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 S576 EWL registered?

S576 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S576 EWL safe to buy?

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