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S457 FBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,188 mi
Last recorded118,188 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 118,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 118,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 109,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 95,508 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on the edges

n/s mirror is damaged but not affecting the view

Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,297 miles

Slight Play in N/S/F & O/S/F Top Suspension Bush

Fail 25 Sep 2009 84,296 miles

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

Slight Play in N/S/F & O/S/F Top Suspension Bush

Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,874 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 75,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 69,491 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 69,491 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,195 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 61,195 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 54,672 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 54,672 miles

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

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

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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S457 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S457 FBW, 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 S457 FBW registered?

S457 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S457 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S457 FBW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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