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S597 EWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,981 mi
Last recorded66,981 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 EWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 66,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 66,954 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,334 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 66,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,501 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,106 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,973 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,516 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,516 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,846 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,023 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 53,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,857 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,249 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,950 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 48,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,838 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,201 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 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S597 EWL registered?

S597 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S597 EWL safe to buy?

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