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S638 MJH

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,923 mi
Last recorded135,923 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 MJH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 135,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 132,042 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front side light dim

rear brake pipes corrodedd

rear number plate in poor condition

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 20 Nov 2013 131,867 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front side light dim

rear brake pipes corrodedd

rear number plate in poor condition

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 23 Nov 2012 128,651 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Oil leak

Oil level on minimum.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 128,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Oil leak

Oil level on minimum.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 118,486 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 118,384 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 107,195 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 107,195 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,481 miles

front b/pads approx. 90% worn

n/s/r tyre on 3mm on edge

rear b/pads approx 50% worn

rear no. plate discolouring

wiper arms bushes worn

Fail 3 Dec 2009 97,481 miles

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

front b/pads approx. 90% worn

n/s/r tyre on 3mm on edge

rear b/pads approx 50% worn

rear no. plate discolouring

wiper arms bushes worn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 86,492 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 86,234 miles

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

Downpipe/cat join very corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 71,416 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,400 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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S638 MJH is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S638 MJH, 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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S638 MJH is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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