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S245 FJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,716 mi
Last recorded172,716 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 172,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section, (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area, (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area, (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area, (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid sill area, (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 155,807 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 155,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 140,547 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

brake reading low

cover fitted

springs corroded

under body corroded brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 140,546 miles

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

brake reading low

cover fitted

springs corroded

under body corroded brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 139,316 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle underbody has surface rust

Fail 17 Mar 2015 139,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle underbody has surface rust

Pass 3 Feb 2014 131,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 124,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 120,422 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 114,411 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 108,559 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 101,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 92,362 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 79,392 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 65,299 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 65,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S245 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S245 FJO, 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 S245 FJO registered?

S245 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S245 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 FJO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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