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S542 JOV

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 JOV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,927 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 106,927 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,122 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,517 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,661 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 69,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,644 miles

n/s/f door mirror is cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,033 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,950 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 49,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,905 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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S542 JOV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S542 JOV, 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 S542 JOV registered?

S542 JOV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S542 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 JOV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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