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S840 TWE

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,498 mi
Last recorded88,498 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 TWE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 88,217 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general suspension and chassis rusting..

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,044 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general chassis and suspension components rusting...

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,930 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed over fuel tank.. (3.6.B.2c)

general suspension components rusting..

Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,507 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,706 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,665 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,392 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,714 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corroded exhaust front pipe.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 66,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corroded exhaust front pipe.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,678 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,456 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,441 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 59,438 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,395 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 55,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,493 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,275 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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S840 TWE is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TWE, 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 S840 TWE registered?

S840 TWE is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S840 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S840 TWE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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