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S373 FBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,540 mi
Last recorded141,540 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 141,540 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyer worn on inner tread

slight splits in both front brake hoses

some wear on front brake discs

Fail 8 May 2009 141,540 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyer worn on inner tread

slight splits in both front brake hoses

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 6 May 2008 125,131 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 125,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs lipped

slight splits in both front brake hoses

Pass 18 Apr 2007 109,787 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 109,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

near side front tyre bald on outer edge and on 1.6 legal limit

off side rear light lence cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2006 88,515 miles

Both front outer c/v gaiters perishing †Front brake pads low

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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S373 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S373 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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What year was S373 FBW registered?

S373 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S373 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S373 FBW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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