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S437 FJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,653 mi
Last recorded109,653 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 109,653 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

nsr bumper cond/acc damage nsr # screen cond # rr wiper torn # os fog light cond # wipers worn # rr box cond # rr tyres 2/3 mil

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2011 109,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

nsr bumper damage

rear ex box cond # rear plate conbd # osf seat cond # wiper arms wear # nsf tyre worn on edges req v. soon # rear tyres 2/3 mil #

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2011 109,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

nsr bumper damage

rear ex box cond # rear plate conbd # osf seat cond # wiper arms wear # nsf tyre worn on edges req v. soon # rear tyres 2/3 mil #

Fail 10 Oct 2011 109,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

back seats folded in the down position no seat belt check carried out on rear belts .

engine leaking oil

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust box baffles collapsed and coming out of rear pipe .

Pass 16 Nov 2010 105,058 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

wiper linkage worn rr plate cond ns npl cond ns and os mirrors repaired and ns cond

Pass 18 Nov 2009 101,189 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

os mirror cover loose screen damage exhaust hangs low nsr damage

Pass 26 Nov 2008 93,734 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rr plate condition screen damage wiper wheel boxes wear

Fail 25 Nov 2008 93,708 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rr plate condition screen damage wiper wheel boxes wear

Pass 1 Oct 2007 81,783 miles

185 TYRES ON REAR 195 TYRES ON FRONT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 74,633 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front wiper pivots badly worn †Recommend clutch is replaced soon †Tyre sizes different on each axle †n/s/r tyre is a different speed rating to other 3

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 65,649 miles

Play in both front wiper pivots

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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S437 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S437 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 S437 FJO registered?

S437 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S437 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S437 FJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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