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S489 FJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,882 mi
Last recorded108,882 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 108,882 miles

front wishbone corroded

under body has some corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2009 108,882 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wishbone corroded

under body has some corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2008 98,467 miles

both outer rear sill have some corrosion

engines sump has corrosion,may need attention in the near future

near side front lower cross member has corrosion

some corrosion in both near side rear and off side rear chassis legs

some corrosion in the front off side chassis leg

some corrosion in the reart chassis cross member

this vehicle has many areas of general corosion

Fail 8 Sep 2008 98,451 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer rear sill have some corrosion

engines sump has corrosion,may need attention in the near future

near side front lower cross member has corrosion

some corrosion in both near side rear and off side rear chassis legs

some corrosion in the front off side chassis leg

some corrosion in the reart chassis cross member

this vehicle has many areas of general corosion

Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,004 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 67,004 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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S489 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S489 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S489 FJO registered?

S489 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S489 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S489 FJO shows 7 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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