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S855 SLS

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,008 mi
Last recorded140,008 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 140,008 miles

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2009 101,777 miles

advise small crack at passenger side of front windscreen,

Pass 19 Dec 2007 90,447 miles

advise slight play at o/s/front wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 82,386 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 75,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 75,472 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S855 SLS is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SLS, 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 S855 SLS registered?

S855 SLS is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S855 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S855 SLS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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