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S840 FFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,314 mi
Last recorded135,314 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 135,314 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 135,309 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 131,577 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 131,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 121,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

REAR SILLS TO INNER WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

Fail 16 Mar 2019 121,788 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

REAR SILLS TO INNER WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,839 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 111,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 107,287 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 101,242 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 101,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 96,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,320 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 92,302 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,649 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,409 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 80,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 76,665 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 71,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,255 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,777 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 46,873 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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S840 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S840 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.

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What year was S840 FFC registered?

S840 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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