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S384 BWU

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,356 mi
Last recorded185,356 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS384 BWU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 185,356 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 182,181 miles

front + rear discs slightly lipped

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight movement in steering rack

slight movement o/s/f top bush

Pass 19 Nov 2010 175,600 miles

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

parking brake has slight travel

Fail 18 Nov 2010 175,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 5 Nov 2009 167,628 miles

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

front discs slightly lipped

general surface corrosion

n/s/r wheel slight binding

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres slightly perished

slight handbrake travel

Pass 5 Nov 2008 161,582 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 153,780 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 141,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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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S384 BWU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 S384 BWU, 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 S384 BWU registered?

S384 BWU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S384 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S384 BWU 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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