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S176 VAR

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,300 mi
Last recorded16,300 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 VAR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,300 miles

battery insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,141 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,970 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads worn low slightly more on offside

nearside front brake disc has slight scoring

offside rear tyre perishing and starting to split

slightly uneven brake application when pedal initially depressed during brake roller test

Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,433 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 9 Oct 2006 10,952 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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S176 VAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S176 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 S176 VAR registered?

S176 VAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S176 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S176 VAR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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