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S856 ATO

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

174,909 mi
Last recorded174,909 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 ATO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 174,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 169,342 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 166,888 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 166,888 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 164,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 160,786 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 157,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 154,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 150,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 147,018 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 144,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 140,033 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 135,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 131,769 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 127,400 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 122,322 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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S856 ATO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S856 ATO, 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 S856 ATO registered?

S856 ATO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S856 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S856 ATO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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