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S901 DFA

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,082 mi
Last recorded106,082 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 DFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2010 106,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2008 104,660 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 104,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 97,945 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 97,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 90,765 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 81,392 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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S901 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 S901 DFA, 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 S901 DFA registered?

S901 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S901 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 DFA 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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