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S788 FMW

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,815 mi
Last recorded101,815 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 FMW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 101,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 101,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 95,337 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 95,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 88,604 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 82,938 miles

O/S/HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING O/S NO PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING [BULBS REPLACED DURING TEST]

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 78,362 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 75,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 69,681 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 69,681 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 69,667 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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S788 FMW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S788 FMW, 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 S788 FMW registered?

S788 FMW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S788 FMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S788 FMW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S788 FMW have outstanding finance?

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