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S344 SNM

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,332 mi
Last recorded148,332 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 SNM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 148,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 145,684 miles

Nearside headlight has condensation

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear tyres slightly mishaped

Wipers poor clearance

Fail 17 Mar 2010 145,684 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside headlight has condensation

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear tyres slightly mishaped

Wipers poor clearance

Pass 24 Mar 2009 139,455 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 139,455 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 135,942 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 135,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 133,508 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 133,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 130,705 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 130,705 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S344 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S344 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 S344 SNM?

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What year was S344 SNM registered?

S344 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S344 SNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S344 SNM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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