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S557 FFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,442 mi
Last recorded129,442 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 129,442 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 129,442 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 122,867 miles

exhaust corroded

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 116,177 miles

hand brake poor

wipers slight smear

Pass 8 Sep 2012 109,709 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 102,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 94,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,773 miles

advisorys as per checklist 091193

Pass 30 Aug 2008 82,032 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 75,122 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2006 67,575 miles

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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S557 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S557 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 S557 FFC registered?

S557 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S557 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 FFC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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