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S209 FRC

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,881 mi
Last recorded139,881 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 FRC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 139,881 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 139,881 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 135,212 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 135,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 131,592 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust starting co corrode and weaken

Screach from nearside front brakes

Stone chip on windscreen in zone A

Fail 10 Sep 2005 131,592 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust starting co corrode and weaken

Screach from nearside front brakes

Stone chip on windscreen in zone A

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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S209 FRC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S209 FRC, 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 S209 FRC registered?

S209 FRC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S209 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S209 FRC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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