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S208 RAR

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,004 mi
Last recorded112,004 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 RAR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,004 miles

Slight rust ns and os floor to sills

Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,013 miles

under body at rear has some rusting

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,342 miles

n/s/f anti roll d bush contaminated with oil and distorted

Pass 30 May 2013 101,345 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wishbones have some corrosion

OSR Tyre perishing

Fail 30 May 2013 101,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine oil leak

Front wishbones have some corrosion

OSR Tyre perishing

Pass 28 May 2012 95,384 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK OVER NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

SOME BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,255 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,897 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

Pass 26 May 2009 81,279 miles

major engine oil leak

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,946 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,255 miles

gearbox oil leak over suspension

Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,563 miles

exhaust in generally poor condition

minor leak from powere steering system

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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S208 RAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S208 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.

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What year was S208 RAR registered?

S208 RAR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S208 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 RAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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