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S398 FJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,263 mi
Last recorded85,263 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2019 85,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,424 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,248 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 78,664 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,523 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,145 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 75,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front disc worn

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,505 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 73,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,859 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2009 69,859 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,958 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 67,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,798 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 601,468 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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S398 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S398 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 S398 FJO registered?

S398 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S398 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S398 FJO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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