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S405 HBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,089 mi
Last recorded178,089 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS405 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 178,089 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Outer corrosion to sills.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 175,386 miles

Front oil leaks.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer seal corroded.

Offside Front Outer seal corroded.

Offside Front fog lamp glass cracked.

Offside Rear Outer seal corroded.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 175,386 miles

Front oil leaks.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer seal corroded.

Offside Front Outer seal corroded.

Offside Front fog lamp glass cracked.

Offside Rear Outer seal corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 171,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 166,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 159,864 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 153,287 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 153,287 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 147,364 miles

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

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

offside front fog light damaged

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 140,154 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 140,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 133,467 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 124,261 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 124,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 112,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 101,720 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 101,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 93,537 miles

N/S/F tyre cut in outer sidewall , NOT deep enough to expose cord layers

slight damage to front registration plate but STILL legable

Fail 13 Oct 2008 93,413 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre cut in outer sidewall , NOT deep enough to expose cord layers

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Oct 2007 83,839 miles

front brake imbalance 21%

Pass 18 Oct 2006 74,550 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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S405 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S405 HBW, 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 S405 HBW registered?

S405 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S405 HBW safe to buy?

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