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S240 FBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,630 mi
Last recorded79,630 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,630 miles

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

front brakes slightly worn

offside front lower arm corroded

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded not to excess

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,189 miles

all suspension shock absorber dust covers are perished

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges. Because of this they are very close to the limits of wear

front number plate is starting to come loose

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear springs slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low

wipers poor

Fail 25 Aug 2009 75,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear springs slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low

wipers poor

Pass 15 Aug 2008 70,158 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,280 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,804 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 58,804 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 52,422 miles

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

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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S240 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S240 FBW, 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

How do I check the history of S240 FBW?

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What year was S240 FBW registered?

S240 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S240 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 FBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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