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S617 FBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,775 mi
Last recorded171,775 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2012 171,775 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 160,142 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 148,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 148,688 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 134,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 134,237 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 121,061 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 105,648 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 93,777 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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S617 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,974cc diesel 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 S617 FBW, 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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What year was S617 FBW registered?

S617 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S617 FBW safe to buy?

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