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S255 ARO

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,045 mi
Last recorded153,045 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 ARO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 153,045 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 153,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 149,478 miles

nearside front mirror loose

Fail 27 Jul 2015 149,474 miles

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

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

nearside front mirror loose

Fail 23 Jul 2014 145,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 145,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 139,923 miles

front no plate in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2013 139,923 miles

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

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

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2012 135,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

oil level low

Fail 24 Jul 2012 135,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

oil level low

Pass 2 Aug 2011 128,898 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 121,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 114,284 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 105,488 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 97,666 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 89,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

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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S255 ARO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S255 ARO, 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 S255 ARO registered?

S255 ARO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S255 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S255 ARO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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