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S430 FMW

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,812 mi
Last recorded166,812 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 FMW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 166,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front pipe bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2012 166,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front pipe bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 144,929 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 144,831 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 122,609 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 122,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,443 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,381 miles

Near side rear tyre, has started to split. †no cords viserble at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,820 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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S430 FMW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S430 FMW, 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 S430 FMW registered?

S430 FMW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S430 FMW safe to buy?

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