CarVerify

Free Car Check

S78 FBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 80,426 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,303 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,483 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 64,322 miles

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

Rear brake ballance

Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 50,111 miles

O/s rear tyre on 3/4mm tread depth left,

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 44,803 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 44,803 miles

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

Near side front fog light in-op.

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
Full Nissan Primera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S78 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S78 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S78 FBW?

You can check the full history of S78 FBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S78 FBW registered?

S78 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S78 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S78 FBW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S78 FBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S78 FBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.