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S601 HWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,386 mi
Last recorded143,386 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 143,386 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded. under body showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 143,339 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front to rear brake pipes corroded. under body showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 141,912 miles

front brake pads and discs worn, front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 141,861 miles

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

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

front brake pads and discs worn, front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 135,203 miles

rear sills corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 123,863 miles

brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes badly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2007 110,208 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 110,208 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 96,806 miles

brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion

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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S601 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S601 HWL, 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 S601 HWL registered?

S601 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S601 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S601 HWL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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