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S102 GEC

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,073 mi
Last recorded57,073 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 GEC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,073 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,254 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,558 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 55,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall is cracked around

n/s/r tyre outer side wall is cracked around

Fail 31 Jul 2013 54,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall is cracked around

n/s/r tyre outer side wall is cracked around

Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,364 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 53,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,033 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,849 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 48,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

emissions not tested due to bad exaust blow

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,790 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 42,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,751 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 41,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,707 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 39,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 37,902 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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S102 GEC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S102 GEC, 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 S102 GEC registered?

S102 GEC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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