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S533 EFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,930 mi
Last recorded119,930 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 119,930 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 119,929 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2009 110,759 miles

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

off side hand brake performance low

Fail 24 Sep 2009 110,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side hand brake performance low

Pass 11 Mar 2009 104,255 miles

odd wheel rim fitted near side rear

under side of vehicle muddy

Fail 10 Mar 2009 104,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

odd wheel rim fitted near side rear

under side of vehicle muddy

Pass 31 Mar 2008 92,211 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 92,178 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 92,169 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all brake discs surface rusted

Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S533 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S533 EFC, 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 S533 EFC registered?

S533 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S533 EFC safe to buy?

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