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S485 HFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,425 mi
Last recorded50,425 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 HFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 50,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all four coil springs corrided

both front wishbones corrided

Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,061 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 46,037 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 44,022 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,927 miles

rear disks have surface rust on them

Pass 10 Nov 2011 40,147 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,033 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,560 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 33,560 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,917 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 31,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,221 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 24,197 miles

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

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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S485 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S485 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 S485 HFC registered?

S485 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S485 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S485 HFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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