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S659 SMS

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,531 mi
Last recorded45,531 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 SMS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,531 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 45,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,326 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,343 miles

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 20 Oct 2006 37,208 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 30 Sep 2005 30,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2005 30,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S659 SMS is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S659 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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What year was S659 SMS registered?

S659 SMS is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S659 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S659 SMS shows 7 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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