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S168 FFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,725 mi
Last recorded119,725 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 119,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

wipers poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2011 119,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 114,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 103,751 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 95,607 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2008 95,607 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 87,736 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 87,736 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 80,063 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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S168 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S168 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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What year was S168 FFC registered?

S168 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S168 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S168 FFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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