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S126 GEC

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

190,040 mi
Last recorded190,040 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 GEC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 190,040 miles

Central Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel exhaust mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability top bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 183,027 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 182,921 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part touching plastic cover (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 173,753 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 173,751 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 160,351 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 160,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 149,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 149,397 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 140,798 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 140,798 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Wiper lincage worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 127,331 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 126,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 110,150 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 110,150 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 94,123 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,560 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 80,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 65,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,754 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 44,754 miles

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 37,449 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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S126 GEC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S126 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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S126 GEC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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