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S840 HJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,633 mi
Last recorded132,633 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 HJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2019 132,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross ember under radiator area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2013 130,015 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion setting in,in places on under side of vehicle

rear tyres worn low on tread

Pass 19 Oct 2012 126,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside outer sill rear end plate under wheel arch corroded

play in front antiroll bar drop links

Pass 20 Oct 2011 123,564 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 113,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly cracking

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2009 107,392 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 99,665 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 92,190 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 84,632 miles

rear (offside and nearside)tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 19 Oct 2006 84,632 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 70,746 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 7 Oct 2005 70,746 miles

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

front brake discs slightly scored

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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S840 HJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S840 HJO, 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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S840 HJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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