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S317 SVG

1998 Nissan Primera

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,059 mi
Last recorded175,059 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 SVG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 175,059 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 175,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 160,011 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 151,019 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 150,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Light play in both sides upper suspension arms

Fail 23 Sep 2006 150,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front suspension top links have slight play

n/s headlamp cracked not effecting beam

Fail 2 Aug 2005 135,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 135,836 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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S317 SVG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S317 SVG, 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 S317 SVG registered?

S317 SVG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S317 SVG safe to buy?

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