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S604 EWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,606 mi
Last recorded105,606 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS604 EWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 105,606 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 105,606 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,342 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 103,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,844 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jan 2014 99,844 miles

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,983 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 94,967 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,762 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers window inop

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/r brake disc heavily coroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 94,968 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers window inop

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/f tyre close to limit and worn heavily on inner edge (about to show cords)

o/s/r brake disc heavily coroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,604 miles

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

nearside rear disc pitted

Fail 14 Jan 2011 86,604 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear disc pitted

Fail 27 Feb 2010 68,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 68,960 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,321 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 48,321 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/R BRAKE

Pass 6 Apr 2006 42,293 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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S604 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S604 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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S604 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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