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S778 MAB

1998 Nissan Primera

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

201,145 mi
Last recorded201,145 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 MAB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 201,145 miles

n/s/f drop link rubber bush perishing

n/s/f spring corroded

rear axle bushes debonding

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 201,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f drop link rubber bush perishing

n/s/f spring corroded

rear axle bushes debonding

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 195,194 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 195,188 miles

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

O/S wiper arm and linkage defective

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2008 194,768 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise battery insecure

n/s front indicator lense c racked

o/s front trye on legal limit

oil leak from engine area very bad

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Jul 2007 189,457 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 189,447 miles

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

air bag light on when lights on

drivers seat at back damaged

n/s /r tyre has punture

Fail 8 Jun 2007 189,268 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 181,290 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 181,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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S778 MAB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S778 MAB, 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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S778 MAB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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