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S646 MTF

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,340 mi
Last recorded163,340 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 MTF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 163,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside outer sill area rusty / inner arch area

Fail 20 Nov 2015 163,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area at rear (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside outer sill area rusty / inner arch area

Pass 22 Jul 2014 148,453 miles

exhaust blow on joint by catalyst

front exhaust missing hanging bracket

stone chip in front screen

vehicle body/components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 138,600 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 138,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 130,412 miles

exhaust system corroded and slight blow on rear box joint

nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted/corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 130,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded and slight blow on rear box joint

nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted/corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 124,046 miles

Front indicators starting to discolour

nearside rear disc badly corroded efficency ok

Pass 5 Jul 2010 115,836 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 109,425 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 109,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 98,206 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 98,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 90,977 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 90,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 83,129 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 83,122 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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S646 MTF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S646 MTF, 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 S646 MTF registered?

S646 MTF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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