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S54 HOJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,354 mi
Last recorded103,354 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 HOJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2015 103,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,018 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,321 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 87,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,682 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,608 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 74,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,322 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 68,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,358 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 61,358 miles

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

slight split on n/s wiperblade

Pass 28 Jul 2007 54,772 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 54,772 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 50,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 47,628 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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S54 HOJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S54 HOJ, 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 S54 HOJ registered?

S54 HOJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S54 HOJ safe to buy?

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