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S655 MAB

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,313 mi
Last recorded122,313 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 MAB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 122,313 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 122,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 117,574 miles

Corrosion present under vehicle, outside prescribed areas

Front exhaust mount corroded although system still supported.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 117,574 miles

Corrosion present under vehicle, outside prescribed areas

Front exhaust mount corroded although system still supported.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 112,361 miles

Corrosion present at rear of vehicle outside any prescribed area.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 112,244 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion present at rear of vehicle outside any prescribed area.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 103,624 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 103,624 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,438 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 94,438 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,170 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 79,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 79,283 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 69,958 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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S655 MAB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S655 MAB, 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 S655 MAB registered?

S655 MAB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S655 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S655 MAB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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