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S540 HBN

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,524 mi
Last recorded92,524 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 HBN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,524 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 91,211 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,196 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,868 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,501 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,006 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,790 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,473 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,830 miles

Front brakes out of balance

Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,574 miles

front brakes out of balance

Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,760 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,730 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 47,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,387 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 45,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,909 miles

1. front pads 60% worn 2. a/c inop 3. hole in n/s/f indicator lense

Fail 9 Dec 2008 40,132 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,132 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,725 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f brake binding slightly---nsf indicator lense cracked but not showing white light

Fail 6 Dec 2006 35,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,339 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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S540 HBN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S540 HBN, 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 S540 HBN registered?

S540 HBN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S540 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S540 HBN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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