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S899 HBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,886 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Nov 2015 99,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 97,506 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 97,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,698 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 94,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 91,783 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 91,783 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,311 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and on 1.6 mm limit in centre

Fail 5 Dec 2011 89,311 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and on 1.6 mm limit in centre

Pass 30 Nov 2010 86,715 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 83,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 80,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 77,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 72,187 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 72,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 66,272 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 66,272 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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S899 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S899 HBW, 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 S899 HBW registered?

S899 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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