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S581 EMW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,146 mi
Last recorded90,146 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 EMW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 90,146 miles

front discs marked

front pads very much on limit

rear discs poor

rear pads very much on limir

Pass 11 Aug 2012 86,595 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 86,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,110 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,437 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,233 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,181 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,381 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S581 EMW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S581 EMW, 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

How do I check the history of S581 EMW?

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What year was S581 EMW registered?

S581 EMW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S581 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S581 EMW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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