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S468 FFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,822 mi
Last recorded54,822 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 54,822 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 54,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,724 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 47,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 47,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded throughout system.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,068 miles

Rear Rear section of exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,099 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,752 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,042 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,089 miles

all road tyres are over 10 years old

Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,384 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,470 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,514 miles

offside rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract but operates ok

Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,483 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,633 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,715 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,051 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,425 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,511 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,555 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,909 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 24,909 miles

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

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

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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S468 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S468 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S468 FFC registered?

S468 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S468 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S468 FFC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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