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S170 DHO

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,513 mi
Last recorded160,513 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 DHO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 160,513 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

chip in windscreen

unable to view rear seat belts

Fail 5 Nov 2015 160,513 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly worn

chip in windscreen

unable to view rear seat belts

Pass 6 Nov 2014 153,908 miles

lap seat belt inop

Fail 6 Nov 2014 153,908 miles

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

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

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

lap seat belt inop

Pass 7 Nov 2013 146,813 miles

both wiper arm shafts worn

unable to view front brake pads

Fail 7 Nov 2013 146,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both wiper arm shafts worn

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 6 Nov 2012 139,174 miles

unable to view front and rear brake pads

Pass 8 Nov 2011 121,112 miles

tyres different size front to rear

unable to view front and rear brake pads

Fail 3 Nov 2011 101,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

tyres different size front to rear

unable to view front and rear brake pads

Pass 5 Nov 2010 123,156 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 123,075 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front registration plate cracked

stonechip in screen

wiper arm mountings worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 116,054 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wear in wiper spindles

Pass 21 Oct 2008 107,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre is slightly misshaped and both rear tyre outer walls are deteriorating slightly.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 100,333 miles

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

near side wiper blade deteriorating slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2006 90,261 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 90,261 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 79,854 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 79,854 miles

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

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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S170 DHO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S170 DHO, 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 S170 DHO registered?

S170 DHO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S170 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S170 DHO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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