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S160 RAR

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,610 mi
Last recorded104,610 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 RAR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 104,610 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

all brake pipes coated in thick grease

o/s/r bumper suport bracket corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,523 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes coated cannot do proper inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2013 98,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes coated cannot do proper inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,525 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 87,977 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,271 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,620 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 69,229 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,602 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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S160 RAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S160 RAR, 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 S160 RAR registered?

S160 RAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S160 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S160 RAR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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