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S882 DFA

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,800 mi
Last recorded138,800 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS882 DFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 138,800 miles

Near side front inner cv gaiter in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2016 138,800 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Near side front inner cv gaiter in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2015 133,537 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 126,720 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 125,687 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 125,687 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 121,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2012 121,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2011 110,981 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 110,981 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 104,477 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 104,477 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,743 miles

battery loose

f pads condition

wiper linkage worn

Fail 16 Apr 2009 95,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose

f pads condition

wiper linkage worn

Pass 3 May 2008 87,334 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 87,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 84,489 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 84,479 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 79,445 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 79,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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S882 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S882 DFA, 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 S882 DFA registered?

S882 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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