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S560 BFF

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,749 mi
Last recorded99,749 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS560 BFF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,749 miles

corrosion starting to underside

Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis legs

Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis legs

Pass 16 Aug 2016 94,119 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

rear offside brake backing plate corroded

slight corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 16 Aug 2016 94,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

rear offside brake backing plate corroded

slight corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,718 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,599 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,402 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 75,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 69,766 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front offside nearside cv joints worn/noisy

rear offside nearside tyres starting to split

Fail 11 Aug 2010 64,591 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front offside nearside cv joints worn/noisy

rear offside nearside tyres starting to split

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,930 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 59,930 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,431 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 54,390 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,141 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,883 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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S560 BFF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S560 BFF, 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.

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S560 BFF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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