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S491 EFG

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,261 mi
Last recorded83,261 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 EFG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,261 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,652 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 72,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,287 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 60,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,891 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,536 miles

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

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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S491 EFG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S491 EFG, 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

How do I check the history of S491 EFG?

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What year was S491 EFG registered?

S491 EFG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S491 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 EFG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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