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S531 CHC

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,973 mi
Last recorded56,973 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 CHC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,663 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 55,663 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,481 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,481 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,532 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,151 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,205 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,027 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,141 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,605 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 41,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,805 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,707 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,755 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 29,008 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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S531 CHC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S531 CHC, 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 S531 CHC registered?

S531 CHC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S531 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S531 CHC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S531 CHC have outstanding finance?

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