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S836 BCN

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,656 mi
Last recorded41,656 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 BCN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 41,656 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 41,640 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 41,627 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 41,627 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 41,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 41,449 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 41,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,408 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,747 miles

wheel centres fitted underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2017 39,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

wheel centres fitted underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,007 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,243 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,422 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,517 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,924 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,369 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,680 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,921 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 32,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,685 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,938 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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S836 BCN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S836 BCN, 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 S836 BCN registered?

S836 BCN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S836 BCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S836 BCN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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