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S290 FJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,595 mi
Last recorded178,595 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 178,595 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 176,293 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 171,578 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 171,574 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 167,109 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 163,294 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 163,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 159,002 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 158,999 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 158,021 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 12 Aug 2019 155,712 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 149,720 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 149,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 145,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 139,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 135,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 135,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 130,232 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,294 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 116,955 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 111,326 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 103,072 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 96,603 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 96,600 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 87,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,984 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 7 Aug 2006 69,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 60,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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S290 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S290 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 S290 FJO registered?

S290 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S290 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S290 FJO shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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