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S541 FJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,364 mi
Last recorded58,364 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 58,364 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

advise general surface corrosion to exposed metal components

Pass 31 May 2022 57,768 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise condition of aux drive belts

advise general surface corrosion to exposed metal suspension components

Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,728 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 56,728 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,622 miles

General surface corrosion on rear suspension components

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Underside of gearbox is a little oily

Fail 2 Jun 2020 55,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion on rear suspension components

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Underside of gearbox is a little oily

Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,445 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded To Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cracking Tyre

Surface Corrosion On Rear Suspension Compenents

Fail 5 Jun 2019 54,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded To Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cracking Tyre

Surface Corrosion On Rear Suspension Compenents

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,287 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise n/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges and 4mm tread depth

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,287 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise n/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edges and 4mm tread depth

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,637 miles

Advise ABS warning came on during test then went out

Advise front shock absorbers showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise o/s/f flexible brake hose showing signs of cracking

Advise rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges and 3mm tread depth

Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,623 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,939 miles

advise suspect slight play in anti roll bar links to front

Fail 8 Jun 2015 46,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

advise suspect slight play in anti roll bar links to front

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,655 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise front shock absorbers showing signs of top seal seepage

Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,522 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,627 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall .deep cuts

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,054 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,538 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,929 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 32,929 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,281 miles

Offside 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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S541 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S541 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 S541 FJO registered?

S541 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S541 FJO safe to buy?

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