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S840 DGP

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,451 mi
Last recorded137,451 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 DGP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 137,451 miles

2 mounts broken on exhaust but system still secure

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine oil leaks evident

offside front outer cv gaiter perished

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight corrosion on inner sills

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

stonechip in nearside headlamp

very slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 26 Sep 2013 137,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 mounts broken on exhaust but system still secure

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine oil leaks evident

offside front outer cv gaiter perished

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight corrosion on inner sills

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

stonechip in nearside headlamp

very slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 28 Sep 2012 130,264 miles

slight play in gear linkage

1 mount corroded and broken away from cat but system still secure

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

slight corrosion on rear chassis rails/rear inner sills/front floor and front crossmember

slight play in offside front suspension upper arm outer bush

Fail 28 Sep 2012 130,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

1 mount corroded and broken away from cat but system still secure

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside front brake hose perished(strong advise)

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

slight corrosion on rear chassis rails/rear inner sills/front floor and front crossmember

slight play in gear linkage

slight play in offside front suspension upper arm outer bush

Pass 1 Oct 2011 122,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 112,338 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 112,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2009 108,807 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Aug 2009 108,807 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,531 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 98,795 miles

Rear tyres wearing low and are wearing on the tread shoulders

Pass 19 Aug 2006 91,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads low

rear tyres low †

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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S840 DGP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S840 DGP, 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 S840 DGP registered?

S840 DGP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S840 DGP safe to buy?

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