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S343 FBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,506 mi
Last recorded96,506 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,506 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre has slight wear on outter edge

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2011 96,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre has slight wear on outter edge

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 85,215 miles

All four shock absorber protective gaiters are torn

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust support bracket broken off, at catalyst

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

Offside and nearside front tyres are cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 85,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four shock absorber protective gaiters are torn

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust support bracket broken off, at catalyst

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

Offside and nearside front tyres are cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,791 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 84,791 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 83,431 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 75,336 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 75,204 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2006 66,224 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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S343 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S343 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.

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S343 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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