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S579 MLN

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,828 mi
Last recorded81,828 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 MLN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,828 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 81,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 79,155 miles

engine sump area oily.

exhaust front flex pipe corroded up.

found: offside rear parking brake quite low performance.

nearside & offside front brake flex hose cracked & perishe up.

note: warning light on dash.

rear brake disc's scored up.

Fail 18 Apr 2014 79,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

found: offside rear parking brake quite low performance.

engine sump area oily.

exhaust front flex pipe corroded up.

nearside & offside front brake flex hose cracked & perishe up.

note: engine oil level low.

note: warning light on dash.

rear brake disc's scored up.

Pass 3 May 2013 75,265 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 70,301 miles

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded.

Fail 1 May 2012 70,301 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded.

Pass 5 May 2011 65,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,331 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 59,293 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,113 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,260 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 43,354 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,519 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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S579 MLN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S579 MLN, 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 S579 MLN registered?

S579 MLN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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