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S512 FTO

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,915 mi
Last recorded124,915 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 FTO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2010 124,915 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 124,915 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 118,223 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 118,210 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2008 115,647 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 115,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 106,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre is getting low on the tread

Fail 25 Jun 2007 106,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 20 Jun 2006 95,032 miles

front No plate is cracked

front suspension has play

Pass 16 Jun 2005 84,170 miles

oil leak

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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S512 FTO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S512 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 S512 FTO registered?

S512 FTO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S512 FTO safe to buy?

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