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S861 BGX

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,395 mi
Last recorded85,395 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 BGX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,395 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,865 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 75,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,178 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,827 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,933 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,770 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,096 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,086 miles

offside wiper blade split at edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,158 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,228 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 33,415 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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S861 BGX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S861 BGX, 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 S861 BGX registered?

S861 BGX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S861 BGX safe to buy?

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