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S283 FRR

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,579 mi
Last recorded80,579 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 FRR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,579 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 80,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,886 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,902 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 68,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,862 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 64,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,206 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 55,763 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,504 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 51,504 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2005 48,044 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 47,948 miles

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

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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S283 FRR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S283 FRR, 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 S283 FRR?

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What year was S283 FRR registered?

S283 FRR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S283 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S283 FRR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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