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S266 FBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,677 mi
Last recorded175,677 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2014 175,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

radiator support corroded

slight play in n/s/f upper suspension arm

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 158,564 miles

ADVISE FRONT CROSSMEMBER & REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED

ADVISE WIPER PARKING SENSOR FAULT

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

O/S WIPER DETERIORATED

Fail 6 Apr 2013 158,564 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ADVISE FRONT CROSSMEMBER & REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED

ADVISE WIPER PARKING SENSOR FAULT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

O/S WIPER DETERIORATED

Pass 7 Apr 2012 144,201 miles

ADVISE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ADVISE FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 144,201 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

ADVISE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ADVISE FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 136,900 miles

ADVISE FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 136,772 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

ADVISE FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 128,421 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 128,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 111,956 miles

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

front wiper linkages worn.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 111,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front wiper linkages worn.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 93,491 miles

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

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

both front tyres have worn close to the legal limit.185/65x15h.

rear brake pads are wearing thin.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 73,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,219 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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S266 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S266 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.

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What year was S266 FBW registered?

S266 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S266 FBW safe to buy?

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