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S281 SNM

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,091 mi
Last recorded122,091 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 SNM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 122,091 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 113,968 miles

Offside Rear some light corrosion to end of sill

Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,866 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,919 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 109,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,423 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 106,423 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,617 miles

Unable to open drivers door window

Pass 15 Oct 2013 99,530 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 99,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 96,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,134 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,527 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 87,167 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 83,271 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 78,926 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,926 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 66,269 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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S281 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S281 SNM, 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 S281 SNM?

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What year was S281 SNM registered?

S281 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S281 SNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 SNM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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