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S897 HJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,696 mi
Last recorded130,696 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 HJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 130,696 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 124,618 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 119,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 119,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 114,039 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 108,299 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 102,385 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 95,226 miles

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

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

wear in offside wiper spindle

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,468 miles

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Oct 2007 80,205 miles

rear pads near limit of wear

Pass 26 Oct 2006 74,761 miles

O/S/F fog lamp insecure.

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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S897 HJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S897 HJO, 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 S897 HJO registered?

S897 HJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S897 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S897 HJO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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