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S850 BGX

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,365 mi
Last recorded81,365 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 BGX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 81,365 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 81,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 71,601 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF PITTING ON FACES

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES ARE STARTING TO SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONTWIPER WHEEL BOX WORN AND NEARSIDE WIPER WHEEL BOX SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 21 Jan 2008 71,601 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF PITTING ON FACES

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES ARE STARTING TO SPLIT

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

OFFSIDE FRONTWIPER WHEEL BOX WORN AND NEARSIDE WIPER WHEEL BOX SLIGHTLY WORN

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 66,280 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 66,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S850 BGX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green 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 S850 BGX, 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 S850 BGX registered?

S850 BGX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S850 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S850 BGX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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