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S305 FJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,971 mi
Last recorded100,971 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner corner panel is correded

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 99,785 miles

Nearside Rear Inner corner panel is correded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2021 99,785 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))

Nearside Rear Inner corner panel is correded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,922 miles

Nearside Rear body is corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 96,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear body is corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,674 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corner panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 95,674 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corner panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,634 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,498 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear corner end is corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 87,498 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear corner end is corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,037 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wing is heavily corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 86,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65r15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner wing is heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust pipe heat shield loose

Fail 7 Jul 2014 80,422 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust pipe heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,961 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,961 miles

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,792 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,892 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 58,386 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 52,922 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 52,922 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 42,917 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S305 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 S305 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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S305 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S305 FJO shows 26 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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