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S578 DEU

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,150 mi
Last recorded99,150 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 DEU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 99,150 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 98,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corossion thruout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake hoses perished

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,299 miles

Front exhaust supports (2) broken

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

Nearside Rear bodywork corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

Nearside Rear tyre worn at shoulders

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

Offside Front tyre worn at inner shoulder

Rear fuel tank retainer strap broken

corrosion generally present under vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,263 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broke

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded and holed

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 96,252 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust mount broke

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded and holed

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,696 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust support broken

nearside rear seatbelt retractor jammed preventing use

Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,571 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slghtly

Fail 18 Jun 2014 92,560 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear brake binding slghtly

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,479 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 91,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,784 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 89,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 87,120 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust heatshield loose

rear wiper blade deteriorating

rear wiper wash u/s

Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,051 miles

rear brake imbalance 28%

Fail 26 Apr 2010 79,028 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake imbalance 28%

Pass 18 May 2009 70,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 57,336 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 57,336 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,676 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 46,675 miles

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

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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S578 DEU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S578 DEU, 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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S578 DEU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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