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S231 FFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,581 mi
Last recorded128,581 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 128,581 miles

Both rear springs are slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition and worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre in poor condition due to age related cracking

Offside rear steel rim fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 127,636 miles

Both rear springs are slightly corroded

Offside front tyre sidewall in poor condition and worn on outer edge

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

Wipers need attention not parking correctly

offside rear tyre has age related cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 126,320 miles

Both rear springs slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking in poor condition

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

Wipers do not park needs attention

Fail 29 Jul 2015 126,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear springs slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking in poor condition

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

Wipers do not park needs attention

Pass 12 Aug 2014 125,182 miles

Offside headlight glass is damaged

Offside rear tyre has very bad age related cracking

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

Wipers do not park NEED attention

Fail 11 Aug 2014 125,176 miles

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

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

Offside headlight glass is damaged

Offside rear tyre has very bad age related cracking

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

Wipers do not park NEED attention

Pass 12 Aug 2013 124,041 miles

Offside headlight glass slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Wiper operation needs slight attention

Pass 8 Aug 2012 122,712 miles

Offside headlight glass is slightly damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2011 120,811 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2011 120,811 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2010 119,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 117,600 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear spring slightly corrode

Rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 10 Aug 2009 117,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear spring slightly corrode

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 11 Aug 2008 115,763 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 113,345 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 108,418 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 102,821 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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S231 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S231 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 S231 FFC registered?

S231 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S231 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S231 FFC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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