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S240 FNM

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,801 mi
Last recorded102,801 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 FNM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,801 miles

both outer sills slight corrosions

Fail 13 Feb 2014 102,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

both outer sills slight corrosions

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 95,074 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,074 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,862 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 89,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 89,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,195 miles

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

front brake discs corroding.

offside front brake disc corroding slightly on inner face,not affecting performance.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 80,310 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 73,683 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,466 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 66,466 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 FNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FNM, 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 S240 FNM registered?

S240 FNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S240 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 FNM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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