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S420 FJO

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,397 mi
Last recorded122,397 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 122,397 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 122,245 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,132 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front lower panel starting to corrode

o/s rear outer sill repair starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2013 106,489 miles

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 106,342 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 98,048 miles

body becoming corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside 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 24 Mar 2010 79,073 miles

front suspension arms corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2010 79,073 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front suspension arms corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2009 68,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,505 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 62,036 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,036 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,032 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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S420 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S420 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S420 FJO registered?

S420 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S420 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 FJO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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