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S129 NEP

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,315 mi
Last recorded186,315 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 NEP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2009 186,315 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 186,315 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 188,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 188,152 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 174,225 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 174,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

bad knocking from front undervehicle

slight knock to o/s/f suspension

Pass 19 Jun 2006 164,497 miles

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

all brake pads look low

exhaust rattle

rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2005 149,595 miles

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

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

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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S129 NEP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S129 NEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S129 NEP registered?

S129 NEP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S129 NEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S129 NEP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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