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S395 RRT

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,522 mi
Last recorded158,522 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS395 RRT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 158,522 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 158,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam also inop (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 145,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 139,303 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 139,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 126,446 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 114,167 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 114,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,990 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 96,496 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,496 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 89,890 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 83,374 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,374 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,829 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 66,829 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 63,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S395 RRT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S395 RRT, 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 S395 RRT registered?

S395 RRT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S395 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S395 RRT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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