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S788 TWB

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,465 mi
Last recorded108,465 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 TWB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 108,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front wing badly corroded

o/s and n/s floor pans corroded

sign of diesel leak from under engine

Fail 26 Mar 2014 108,465 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front wing badly corroded

o/s and n/s floor pans corroded

sign of diesel leak from under engine

Pass 27 Mar 2013 102,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front wheel arch corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s and n/s rear outer sills

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,627 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

creeking noise from o/s front suspension

o/s front brake disc scored

Fail 23 Mar 2012 97,619 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

creeking noise from o/s front suspension

o/s front brake disc scored

Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,717 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,905 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 77,905 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,971 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 58,964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,637 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear number plate wearing.

Pass 22 Aug 2005 49,519 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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S788 TWB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S788 TWB, 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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S788 TWB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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