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S456 FFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,126 mi
Last recorded70,126 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 70,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,053 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,024 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,944 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 69,875 miles

Nearside Front worn outer edge and low tread

Offside Rear tyre close to limit / perished

front and rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,715 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,019 miles

front + rear shocker dust covers spilt

o/s/r tyre tread low

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,293 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER EDGE WORN

Fail 3 Jul 2013 68,293 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER EDGE WORN

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,800 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 67,800 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

clutch is worn

corrosion on rear brake pipes advise replacement

front brake discs are worn

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm

oil level is overfull

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,736 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 66,736 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 65,224 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 65,224 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,886 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,651 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 59,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,876 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 56,876 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,628 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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S456 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S456 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 S456 FFC registered?

S456 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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