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S170 NLY

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,801 mi
Last recorded113,801 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 NLY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2010 113,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake pads very low/4 wheel centre caps fitted/

Pass 19 Oct 2010 113,801 miles

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

rear brake pads very low/4 wheel centre caps fitted/

Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,498 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted/cut in side wall o/s/f tyre

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 94,498 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted/cut in side wall o/s/f tyre

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 80,390 miles

4 wheel trims fitted/steering colom cover fitted/

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,390 miles

4 wheel trims fitted/steering colom cover fitted/

Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,551 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 63,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 63,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 56,736 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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S170 NLY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

S170 NLY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S170 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S170 NLY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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