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S371 DRO

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,805 mi
Last recorded63,805 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 DRO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 63,805 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 63,263 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 62,833 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 62,811 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 62,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,370 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 62,355 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 60,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 52,229 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,928 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,926 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,944 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 37,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 30,690 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 30,690 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,971 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 20,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,303 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 19,898 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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S371 DRO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S371 DRO, 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 S371 DRO registered?

S371 DRO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S371 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S371 DRO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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