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S268 VBP

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 VBP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side glass missing

Fail 5 Oct 2012 109,114 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear pads low

slight bind both front brakes

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,114 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear pads low

slight bind both front brakes

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 28 Nov 2011 99,840 miles

Nearside registration lamp poor

nearside wing mirror glass missing

windscreen has a crack outside the swept area

Pass 1 Dec 2010 87,243 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 87,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,218 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,217 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,189 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 69,189 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 65,056 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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S268 VBP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S268 VBP, 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 S268 VBP registered?

S268 VBP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S268 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S268 VBP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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