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S186 REW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,335 mi
Last recorded154,335 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 REW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 154,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 145,992 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 141,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust in poor condition

offside front cv boot perished

rear brake slightly uneven

Pass 23 May 2011 136,941 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 132,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 128,125 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 122,386 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 122,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 111,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 97,938 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 97,938 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 84,181 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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S186 REW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 REW, 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 S186 REW registered?

S186 REW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S186 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 REW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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