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S879 DSG

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,747 mi
Last recorded174,747 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 DSG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 174,747 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 174,747 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 151,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2009 151,178 miles

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2008 143,192 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working and lens cracked

o/s/f tyre worn outside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2006 112,064 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 112,060 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S879 DSG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S879 DSG, 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 S879 DSG registered?

S879 DSG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S879 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S879 DSG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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