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S549 HFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,614 mi
Last recorded100,614 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 HFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,614 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,870 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,495 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 94,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 92,795 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine oil filter sealing ring (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 87,479 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 84,106 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 84,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 80,692 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 77,713 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 73,539 miles

both front inner rack ball joints have slight play

Fail 14 Dec 2013 73,537 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front inner rack ball joints have slight play

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,610 miles

Offside front outer c.v boot small leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 69,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front outer c.v boot small leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,237 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 66,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 63,378 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2010 63,333 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2009 60,068 miles

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

slight brake bind nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2008 55,907 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 55,907 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 522,789 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 52,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,379 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 45,012 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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S549 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S549 HFC, 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 S549 HFC registered?

S549 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S549 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S549 HFC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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