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S796 UHH

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,737 mi
Last recorded108,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 UHH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 108,737 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 100,727 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 100,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 100,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 92,620 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 92,620 miles

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

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

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

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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S796 UHH is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S796 UHH, 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 S796 UHH registered?

S796 UHH is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S796 UHH safe to buy?

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