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S311 FBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,399 mi
Last recorded133,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS311 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 133,399 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

park on wiper mechanisum

Fail 25 May 2010 133,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

park on wiper mechanisum

Pass 16 Jan 2009 126,496 miles

os front tyre starting to perrish

Fail 13 Jan 2009 126,494 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

os front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 12 Jan 2008 105,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 91,684 miles

Slight play in top suspension links/ All brake pads 75% worn (approx).

Pass 12 Jan 2006 78,231 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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S311 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S311 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S311 FBW registered?

S311 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S311 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S311 FBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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