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S249 FSG

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,889 mi
Last recorded107,889 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 FSG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 107,889 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

crack in windscreen outside swept area

damage to body work

front springs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

handbrake readings only just passing 17%

nearsie rear tyre side wall worn

offside rear mud flap loose

rear bumper slightly insecure

rear chassis very corroded

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak from engine

small wiper fitted to offside front

spare tyre slightly soft

suspension very corroded

wipers hitting bonnet

Fail 26 May 2011 107,521 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

damage to body work

front springs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearsie rear tyre side wall worn

offside rear mud flap loose

rear bumper slightly insecure

rear chassis very corroded

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak from engine

spare tyre slightly soft

suspension very corroded

wipers hitting bonnet

Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 102,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 97,008 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front pipe hanger missing but exhaust secure

play at nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 6 May 2008 90,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 90,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 81,784 miles

offside rear spare wheel fitted

Fail 19 May 2007 81,784 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Aug 2006 75,680 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 75,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 70,759 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 70,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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S249 FSG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 S249 FSG, 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 S249 FSG registered?

S249 FSG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S249 FSG safe to buy?

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