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S378 FFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,780 mi
Last recorded76,780 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,780 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 76,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front Brake disc(s) wearing thin

Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,591 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 64,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,601 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 61,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,697 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 58,697 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,322 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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S378 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S378 FFC, 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

How do I check the history of S378 FFC?

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What year was S378 FFC registered?

S378 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S378 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S378 FFC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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