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S503 FTO

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,745 mi
Last recorded79,745 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 FTO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 79,745 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 79,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 78,226 miles

Nearside Rear innerarch corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 1 Feb 2018 78,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear innerarch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,894 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 76,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2154017 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,536 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 74,527 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 70,486 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 68,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2012 68,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,310 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,838 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2010 63,838 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,177 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 58,177 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,337 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 54,262 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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S503 FTO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S503 FTO, 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 S503 FTO registered?

S503 FTO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S503 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 FTO shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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