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S186 AMV

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,373 mi
Last recorded84,373 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 AMV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2011 84,373 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust heat shield corroded+broken

wear in wiper mechanisam

Pass 9 Apr 2011 84,373 miles

Battery insecure

exhaust heat shield corroded+broken

wear in wiper mechanisam

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

excessive wear in wiper mechanism

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,930 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,330 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 63,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 63,298 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 59,072 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 58,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S186 AMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S186 AMV, 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

How do I check the history of S186 AMV?

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What year was S186 AMV registered?

S186 AMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S186 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 AMV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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