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S158 FFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,420 mi
Last recorded179,420 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 179,420 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 162,824 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 149,059 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 149,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 141,988 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 139,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 139,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 136,177 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 136,133 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 127,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 124,025 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 May 2011 123,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes and outer sills

nearside front indicator faded

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2010 117,292 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 117,292 miles

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

rear sills corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

slight play nearside lower ball joint

Pass 29 Jun 2009 111,257 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 111,253 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 101,486 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 101,408 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

metalic rubbing noise from offside rear wheel

offside rear tyre perishing and worn

Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,952 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 84,440 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 74,178 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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S158 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S158 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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S158 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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