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S891 FOB

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,754 mi
Last recorded87,754 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 FOB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 87,754 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 87,751 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,355 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 85,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 83,503 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 81,679 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 78,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 78,316 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 75,303 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 75,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 71,856 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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S891 FOB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S891 FOB, 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 S891 FOB registered?

S891 FOB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S891 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S891 FOB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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