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S558 JOV

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,556 mi
Last recorded74,556 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 JOV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake has slight drag

Nearside Rear brake has slight drag

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,597 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,715 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 68,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 66,541 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,527 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2011 61,802 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,500 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 55,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,764 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 35,239 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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S558 JOV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S558 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.

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What year was S558 JOV registered?

S558 JOV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S558 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S558 JOV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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