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S860 KEC

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,404 mi
Last recorded51,404 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS860 KEC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 51,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 51,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 50,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 50,157 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded [axle mount area] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded [axle mount area] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 50,157 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all tow bar electrical socket MISSING [tow bar coupling fitted] (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded [axle mount area] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded [axle mount area] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 43,989 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 43,988 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded+holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,019 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,586 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 41,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 39,598 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,117 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Park brake records less braking force than offside (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 38,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Park brake records less braking force than offside (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,855 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,547 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 35,547 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,151 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,705 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,328 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,146 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 29,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,518 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,267 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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S860 KEC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S860 KEC, 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 S860 KEC registered?

S860 KEC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S860 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S860 KEC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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