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S285 FRR

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

47,336 mi
Last recorded47,336 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 FRR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 47,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wheel arches corroded in general

Pass 20 Aug 2025 46,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 46,007 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 45,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 44,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 44,385 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,948 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 43,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 43,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 42,960 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 42,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,277 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,428 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 41,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,656 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 40,656 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,713 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 39,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,228 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 37,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,144 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2010 34,575 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,711 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,396 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 31,164 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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S285 FRR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 S285 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.

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What year was S285 FRR registered?

S285 FRR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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