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S461 FBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,058 mi
Last recorded95,058 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2013 95,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 95,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 82,675 miles

odd tyres fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2012 82,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

odd tyres fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,358 miles

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 8 Feb 2011 73,301 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,539 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,685 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 59,708 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 56,287 miles

corrosion started on underside of vehicle †

Pass 6 Dec 2005 55,245 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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S461 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S461 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.

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What year was S461 FBW registered?

S461 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S461 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S461 FBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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