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S247 PBV

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,323 mi
Last recorded118,323 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 PBV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,323 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,311 miles

advise wiper arms worn

rear chassis rusted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 111,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,766 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 102,734 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,239 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 96,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 92,712 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Aug 2010 92,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,281 miles

rear nearside light lens damaged.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 89,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear nearside light lens damaged.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 86,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 85,073 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,200 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 79,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S247 PBV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S247 PBV, 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 S247 PBV registered?

S247 PBV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S247 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S247 PBV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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