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S878 HRO

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,603 mi
Last recorded72,603 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 HRO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,603 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,603 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,104 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,563 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 53,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

general condition of front and rear suspension (rusty).

offside front fog light not working .

Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

general condition of front and rear suspension (rusty).

offside front fog light not working .

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,197 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,272 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,785 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,083 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 48,066 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 46,264 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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S878 HRO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S878 HRO, 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 S878 HRO registered?

S878 HRO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S878 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S878 HRO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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