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S899 FJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,345 mi
Last recorded100,345 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,345 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,332 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,094 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,530 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 92,522 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,670 miles

off/side/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,448 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,887 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,867 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,842 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,505 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,453 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,062 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,979 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 44,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,937 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,658 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 34,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,347 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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S899 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S899 FJO, 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 S899 FJO registered?

S899 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S899 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S899 FJO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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