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S442 HFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,838 mi
Last recorded139,838 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 HFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 139,838 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS STARTING TO SPLIT

REAR CHASSIS LEGS HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR VALANCE HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 24 Mar 2012 139,728 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS STARTING TO SPLIT

REAR CHASSIS LEGS HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR VALANCE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 9 Apr 2011 134,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front bumper insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2011 134,613 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2010 132,099 miles

EXHAUST FRONTPIPE BRACKET SNAPPING

N/S/F+O/S/F TOP MTG.BUSHES AND ARMS HAVE PLAY-IN

O/S/F TYRE TREAD SCRUBBING-OFF

Fail 15 Apr 2010 132,099 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

EXHAUST FRONTPIPE BRACKET SNAPPING

N/S/F+O/S/F TOP MTG.BUSHES AND ARMS HAVE PLAY-IN

O/S/F TYRE TREAD SCRUBBING-OFF

Pass 30 Oct 2008 128,249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 116,588 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 116,588 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

creek on front & rear brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2006 105,539 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 105,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2005 93,582 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 93,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

ADVISE O/S/R @ N/S/R TYRES NEAR LIMIT

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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S442 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S442 HFC, 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 S442 HFC registered?

S442 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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