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S461 NCF

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,921 mi
Last recorded126,921 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 NCF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 126,921 miles

Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 126,921 miles

Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour excessively dim (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 123,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2015 123,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,210 miles

o/s cv boot starting to split

o/s/f brakes starting to bind

rear brake hose ferules rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2013 120,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f brakes starting to bind

rear brake hose ferules rusty

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

o/s cv boot starting to split

Pass 22 Mar 2012 116,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 22 Mar 2012 116,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2010 110,535 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 110,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 105,195 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 101,522 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 101,522 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 94,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 86,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 76,610 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 76,610 miles

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

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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S461 NCF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S461 NCF, 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 S461 NCF registered?

S461 NCF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S461 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S461 NCF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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