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S218 PBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,583 mi
Last recorded79,583 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 PBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,583 miles

this vehicle is very rusty to underside

Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,583 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch body (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch body rear (2.4.A.3)

this vehicle is very rusty to underside

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,164 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,138 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,926 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,300 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 75,300 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 72,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,215 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 69,218 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,204 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 62,463 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 62,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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S218 PBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S218 PBW, 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 S218 PBW?

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What year was S218 PBW registered?

S218 PBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is S218 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 PBW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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