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S855 AGT

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,682 mi
Last recorded115,682 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 AGT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 115,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil Leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 110,146 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,706 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,063 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit.

difficult to get through emissions test, lambda reading v. high.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,808 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit.

difficulty maintaining engine revs between 2500 & 3000 for emissions test, cut out several times.

exhaust note close to noise limit.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 95,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both headlamp aims on lower limit.

difficulty maintaining engine revs between 2500 & 3000 for emissions test, cut out several times.

exhaust note close to noise limit.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,913 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyer cut in outter sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2009 88,876 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 88,799 miles

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

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

BATTERY LEAKING ACID

Pass 27 Jun 2008 79,154 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 79,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 68,394 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 68,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,137 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 55,195 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S855 AGT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S855 AGT, 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 S855 AGT registered?

S855 AGT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S855 AGT safe to buy?

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