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S893 EMW

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,089 mi
Last recorded105,089 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 EMW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 105,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 102,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 102,436 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 99,869 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 99,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,888 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 96,888 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 94,121 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 94,121 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 85,708 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 73,505 miles

corrosion to front suspension arms

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

o/s/ door mirror damaged

rear discs in poor condition

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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S893 EMW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S893 EMW, 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 S893 EMW registered?

S893 EMW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S893 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S893 EMW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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