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S917 SBP

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

165,075 mi
Last recorded165,075 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 SBP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 165,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2024 165,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 165,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 161,870 miles

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 10 Dec 2021 157,333 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 157,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 155,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Fail 21 Dec 2020 155,455 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Baffles out of rear exhaust box

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,208 miles

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Fail 12 Jun 2019 150,207 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 146,726 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 146,725 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 140,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 140,624 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 133,706 miles

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge just legal

n/s/r brake pads getting low

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2015 126,059 miles

body damage

Pass 17 Jun 2014 117,446 miles

body damage

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge-just legal

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,927 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

front exhaust mount broken but system still supported

n/s headlamp cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2013 107,926 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

front exhaust mount broken but system still supported

n/s headlamp cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

n/s wiper split

Fail 28 Jun 2012 97,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

n/s wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,743 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2010 76,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Sep 2009 64,728 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,432 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 53,275 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,689 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,961 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

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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S917 SBP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S917 SBP, 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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S917 SBP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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