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S685 UVG

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,747 mi
Last recorded84,747 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 UVG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 84,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flanges very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer c/v boot slight grease leak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perished in treads

Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,013 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,900 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,900 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,593 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,091 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,072 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,005 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 71,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,166 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,167 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,063 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,337 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 57,337 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 52,258 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low on edges

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Nov 2006 48,118 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 45,048 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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S685 UVG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S685 UVG, 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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S685 UVG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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