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S493 MBY

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 MBY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 121,178 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 121,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,431 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 118,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,783 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 115,283 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 112,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 110,489 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,229 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 108,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 106,090 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 104,523 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 101,844 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 98,979 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 96,889 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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S493 MBY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S493 MBY, 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 S493 MBY?

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What year was S493 MBY registered?

S493 MBY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S493 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 MBY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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