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S356 DCN

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,011 mi
Last recorded118,011 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 DCN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 118,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 105,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 105,441 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside front top swivil cover is missng

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 70,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 64,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 58,117 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 52,523 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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S356 DCN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S356 DCN, 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 S356 DCN registered?

S356 DCN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S356 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S356 DCN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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