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S696 CHO

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,346 mi
Last recorded164,346 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 CHO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 164,346 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 164,346 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged

nearside front door mirror glass missing

slight wear in both front antiroll bar links noted

wiper arm connecting spindles worn allowing wiper arms to foul bonnet

Pass 8 Jul 2009 150,908 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 150,908 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 139,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 127,840 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 127,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play n/s steering rack,

Pass 8 Jul 2006 115,778 miles

Battery insecure

Front brakes just in balance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S696 CHO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S696 CHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S696 CHO registered?

S696 CHO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S696 CHO safe to buy?

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