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S509 DUM

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,198 mi
Last recorded145,198 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 DUM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2014 145,198 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember is slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 136,563 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 136,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 127,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades sllightly torn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 127,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades sllightly torn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 124,655 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 120,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 115,442 miles

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

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

nearside front rim bent

Pass 19 Feb 2008 107,501 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 107,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside front wiper split

Pass 17 Feb 2007 99,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 90,554 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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S509 DUM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S509 DUM, 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 S509 DUM?

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What year was S509 DUM registered?

S509 DUM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S509 DUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 DUM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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