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S426 FFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,239 mi
Last recorded86,239 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 86,239 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 86,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 78,377 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,377 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,193 miles

Advise nearside and offside rear sills slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,716 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,714 miles

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

Advise nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,720 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,537 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,427 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 58,427 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,159 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,686 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,779 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,448 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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S426 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S426 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.

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What year was S426 FFC registered?

S426 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S426 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S426 FFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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