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S147 VAR

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,701 mi
Last recorded103,701 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 VAR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,701 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cut to nearside front tyre but not showing cords

Fail 30 Jan 2015 103,694 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cut to nearside front tyre but not showing cords

Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,498 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,884 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,689 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 57,751 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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S147 VAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S147 VAR, 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 S147 VAR registered?

S147 VAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S147 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S147 VAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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