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S689 EWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,911 mi
Last recorded61,911 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 EWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,911 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery was flat before mot start

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,795 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,729 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 59,728 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 52,570 miles

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

slight water damage to rear number plate.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,570 miles

slight water damage to rear number plate.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,734 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,808 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 34,808 miles

Offside Front Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 25,811 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,208 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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S689 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S689 EWL, 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 S689 EWL registered?

S689 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S689 EWL safe to buy?

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