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S850 EWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,880 mi
Last recorded63,880 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 EWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

all tyres have age related cracks

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,926 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 62,926 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,385 miles

all tyres have age related cracks

underbody corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2016 61,385 miles

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

all tyres have age related cracks

underbody corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2015 606,564 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight smear front blades

Fail 20 Apr 2015 606,564 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight smear front blades

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight smear front wipers

Fail 17 Apr 2014 59,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight smear front wipers

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,140 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,978 miles

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

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

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

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

cracks in all tyres. o/s/f deep cracks

exhaust front flexy weak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 55,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cracks in all tyres. o/s/f deep cracks

exhaust front flexy weak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,192 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,208 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

os headlamp holed slightly not affecting beam image .

Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,036 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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S850 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S850 EWL, 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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S850 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S850 EWL safe to buy?

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