CarVerify

Free Car Check

S832 HBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,348 mi
Last recorded97,348 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,348 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 97,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyre walls cracking

n/s/r brake binding and hand brake effort lower

surface rust on several brake pipeds

Fail 11 Feb 2013 86,110 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyre walls cracking

n/s/r brake binding and hand brake effort lower

surface rust on several brake pipeds

Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front ands rear suspension very rusty

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

rear exhaust very rusty

suspension rubbers deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,619 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brakes very rusty

brake pipes rusty

cut in front n/s tyre

front and rear suspension arms very rusty

underside very rusty looks like its been standing along time

wishbone bushers deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2011 74,619 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brakes very rusty

brake pipes rusty

cut in front n/s tyre

front and rear suspension arms very rusty

underside very rusty looks like its been standing along time

wishbone bushers deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,499 miles

lip on brake disc,cut in tyre slight wear in n/s/f susp arm

Fail 28 Jan 2008 71,442 miles

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

wear in front brake discs,cut in n/s/f tyre and susp. rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,442 miles

wear in front brake discs,cut in n/s/f tyre and susp. rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2007 65,192 miles

front pads getting low †exhaust cover rattling †oil around o/s cv joint

Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,336 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 59,366 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut on side wall

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
Full Nissan Primera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S832 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S832 HBW, 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

How do I check the history of S832 HBW?

You can check the full history of S832 HBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S832 HBW registered?

S832 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S832 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S832 HBW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S832 HBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S832 HBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.