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S669 HFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,648 mi
Last recorded134,648 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS669 HFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 134,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 130,983 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

Fail 11 Dec 2010 130,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 5 Dec 2009 120,177 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 120,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 107,045 miles

nsr tyre starting to crack

os cv boot starting to crack

wiper linkage worn

Fail 22 Nov 2008 107,045 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre starting to crack

os cv boot starting to crack

Pass 15 Dec 2007 94,482 miles

os cv boot starting to crack

Fail 15 Dec 2007 94,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

os cv boot starting to crack

Pass 9 Dec 2006 80,341 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 80,341 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 67,144 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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S669 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S669 HFC, 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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S669 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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