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S177 RAR

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,052 mi
Last recorded89,052 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 RAR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,052 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 88,298 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 88,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 86,935 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 79,024 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 79,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,550 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 70,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,106 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,044 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,326 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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S177 RAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S177 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S177 RAR registered?

S177 RAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S177 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S177 RAR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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