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S873 CPT

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,761 mi
Last recorded103,761 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 CPT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 103,761 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 103,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

drivers seat base loose

Pass 24 Sep 2008 97,627 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2008 96,438 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 95,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,069 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 76,030 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 76,030 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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S873 CPT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S873 CPT, 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 S873 CPT registered?

S873 CPT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S873 CPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 CPT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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