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S355 FJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,657 mi
Last recorded97,657 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,657 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 92,562 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 92,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside rear inner valance corroded

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres misshaped

Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,385 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 85,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

various brakepipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 80,316 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 80,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 75,806 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 75,806 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 68,864 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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S355 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red 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 S355 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 S355 FJO registered?

S355 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S355 FJO safe to buy?

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