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R289 SSM

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,069 mi
Last recorded81,069 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 SSM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2010 81,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

most of under vehicle corrosion has set in

off side shock absorber outer casing badly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,774 miles

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

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

vehirkle under side and suspention components caroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,023 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 72,368 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 72,368 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 64,275 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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R289 SSM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R289 SSM, 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 R289 SSM registered?

R289 SSM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R289 SSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 SSM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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