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S855 HBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 102,918 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots perishing.

offside headlamp lense chipped.

offside rear tyre tread wearing low and worn nearly devoid of tread on outer edge (raised tread pattern)

power steering drivebelt perishing.

windscreen wiper spindles worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 96,478 miles

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

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

both windscreen wiper spindles worn.

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

power steering drivebelt starting to perish

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,949 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to limit on edge.

offside rear tyre tread worn to limit.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 83,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 83,182 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper rubbers split

Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,346 miles

exhaust catalyst flanges corroded.

rear axle cross beam support bearing starting to deteriorate.

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 77,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust catalyst flanges corroded.

rear axle cross beam support bearing starting to deteriorate.

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,722 miles

rear registration plate poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2007 71,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear registration plate poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2006 65,864 miles

as test no 694024506347

Fail 31 Oct 2006 65,864 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre tread wearing low and sidewall perished.

rear registration plate poor condition.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 57,743 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (raised tread)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 57,743 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (raised tread)

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 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S855 HBW, 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 HBW registered?

S855 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S855 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S855 HBW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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