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S357 FJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,568 mi
Last recorded73,568 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 73,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box and centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine bay corroded

Sills corroded Inner and outer

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,386 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside inner arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre outer edges badly scrubbed

Offside rear tyre cracked along tread

Fail 29 Oct 2018 70,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside inner arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre outer edges badly scrubbed

Offside rear tyre cracked along tread

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,363 miles

Front pads worn

Inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside front top mount area corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front pads worn

Inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside front top mount area corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,887 miles

Offside rear tyre edges cracking

Fail 1 Nov 2016 63,887 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre edges cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,734 miles

nearside side front c.v boot deteriorated

sills corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 60,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure upper mounting point broke (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside side front c.v boot deteriorated

sills corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,859 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Nov 2014 57,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,753 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,164 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,043 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 43,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,628 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 33,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,999 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,600 miles

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

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

o/s/f outer indicator lense cracked

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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S357 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S357 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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S357 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S357 FJO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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