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S650 SMS

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,032 mi
Last recorded129,032 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS650 SMS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 129,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 128,928 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions not tested UNABLE TO INSERT PROBE FAR ENOUGH TO GET READINGS DUE TO AN OBSTRUCTION IN BACK BOX

Pass 3 Apr 2009 121,011 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 121,011 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 104,697 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 104,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,537 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 88,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,328 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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S650 SMS is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S650 SMS, 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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S650 SMS is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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