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S386 DRO

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,864 mi
Last recorded102,864 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 DRO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 102,864 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 102,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,523 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 89,059 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 89,004 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,410 miles

nearside front ball joint rubbers split

Fail 19 Sep 2007 79,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front ball joint rubber split

Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,372 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 65,372 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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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S386 DRO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S386 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.

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What year was S386 DRO registered?

S386 DRO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S386 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S386 DRO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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