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S597 DTA

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,016 mi
Last recorded110,016 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 DTA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 110,016 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f floor bu subframe mounting corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,093 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner outer sills corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 101,091 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear inner/outer sills to wheel arches corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 91,870 miles

Offside Rear seat belt missing

Fail 19 Nov 2019 91,869 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,082 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 84,030 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,875 miles

no clutch clearance

Fail 16 Nov 2017 72,784 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer sill holed & corroded

no clutch clearance

Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,988 miles

Body has slight corrosion general corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,612 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,768 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,162 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,425 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,425 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,425 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 48,547 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 48,547 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,695 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,248 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 38,851 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,280 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 35,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 31,784 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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S597 DTA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S597 DTA, 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 S597 DTA registered?

S597 DTA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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