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S818 MEP

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,595 mi
Last recorded126,595 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 MEP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 126,595 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 126,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 125,713 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 125,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

battery in secure

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

front brake discs corroding,pads not checked

front no. plate cracked

front panel slight damage & corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges,fronts cracking

rear panel slight damage

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2007 125,402 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 125,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2006 98,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 79,438 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 79,429 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

o/s/f tyre worn outside edge

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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S818 MEP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S818 MEP, 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 S818 MEP registered?

S818 MEP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S818 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S818 MEP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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