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S670 HWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,497 mi
Last recorded160,497 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS670 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 160,497 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 160,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 158,880 miles

Both wiper arms missaligned and slightly insecure. Fouls bonnet when opened and closing

Exhaust front heat shield insecure

Front brake application uneven

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edges

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 158,873 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both wiper arms missaligned and slightly insecure. Fouls bonnet when opened and closing

Exhaust front heat shield insecure

Front brake application uneven

Nearside rear brake disc rusty

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edges

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 153,963 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 153,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 147,750 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 143,708 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 143,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2009 137,303 miles

offside front indicator lens has slight damaged but has been repaired

Fail 27 May 2009 137,303 miles

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

offside front indicator lens has slight damaged but has been repaired

Fail 24 Jun 2008 130,833 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 130,833 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Pass 17 May 2007 121,735 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 110,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 110,706 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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S670 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S670 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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S670 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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