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S148 FFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,630 mi
Last recorded122,630 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 122,630 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 122,420 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,125 miles

Front number plate cracked and rear slightly deteriorated

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

Offside headlamp top brackets broken

Wiper linkage in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2012 108,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust emissions will have to be retested due to leak

Front number plate cracked and rear slightly deteriorated

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

Offside headlamp top brackets broken

Wiper linkage in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2011 95,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside headlight needs slight attention

Offside front tyre worn close to wearbars

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper arms worn

Fail 16 Feb 2011 95,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre worn close to wearbars

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper arms worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 83,191 miles

nearside wiper arm worn but still clears windscreen okay

Pass 16 Dec 2008 75,122 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 70,267 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 58,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 58,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S148 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S148 FFC, 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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S148 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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