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S863 BDK

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,055 mi
Last recorded137,055 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 BDK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 137,055 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 136,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 115,841 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 115,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 105,259 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front position lamps dim

corrosion to offside centre outer sill

rear brake application uneven

Fail 6 Feb 2009 105,243 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front position lamps dim

corrosion to offside centre outer sill

rear brake application uneven

Fail 18 Oct 2007 96,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 96,712 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 94,462 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 84,142 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S863 BDK is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S863 BDK, 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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S863 BDK is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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