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S742 EJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,685 mi
Last recorded77,685 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 EJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 77,685 miles

oil seepage from offside engine area

surface corrosion on all of exhaust

Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

plastic trim fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of braking systems

power steeering rack has a light mist of power steering fluid. No leak evident at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2007 69,861 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

stone chip(s) in front windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2007 69,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

stone chip(s) in front windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2006 65,692 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 64,672 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 59,995 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 59,976 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S742 EJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S742 EJO, 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 S742 EJO registered?

S742 EJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S742 EJO safe to buy?

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