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S417 AKC

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

144,096 mi
Last recorded144,096 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 AKC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2012 144,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil below min

Pass 9 Nov 2012 144,096 miles

engine oil below min

Pass 15 Nov 2011 133,597 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 133,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 121,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 121,469 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 110,687 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 110,687 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 98,733 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 98,733 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 87,960 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 87,960 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 77,788 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 77,788 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 77,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 66,391 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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S417 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S417 AKC, 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 S417 AKC registered?

S417 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S417 AKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S417 AKC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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