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S131 GTV

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,660 mi
Last recorded107,660 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 GTV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 107,660 miles

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 19 May 2018 107,277 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 106,710 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,076 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 106,076 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2015 104,417 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 102,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 101,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 97,957 miles

damage to o/s/f.

n/s/r brake pipe pitted and corroded.

o/s/r shock dust cover damaged.

oil on engine.

outer sills covered in plastic trim.

rear coil springs corroded.

small crack in exhaust box.

various suspension bushes covered in grease.

Fail 17 May 2012

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

coolant level low.

damage to o/s/f.

n/s/r brake pipe pitted and corroded.

o/s/r shock dust cover damaged.

o/s/r tyre worn low, nail in tread and perishing and cracking.

oil on engine.

outer sills covered in plastic trim.

rear coil springs corroded.

small crack in exhaust box.

various suspension bushes covered in grease.

Pass 13 May 2011 95,496 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 95,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 92,421 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 92,421 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 88,717 miles

Front brakes worn Outer cv gaiters cracking Suspension bushes worn OSR tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 May 2009 88,715 miles

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

lip on front discs front c/v boots starting to crack front tyres wearing close to limit on edges o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,608 miles

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

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

front tyres worn unevenly

steel brake and fuel pipes corroding

Pass 21 May 2007 83,569 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 May 2006 81,077 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 81,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine oil below minimum

surface corrosion on brake pipes

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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S131 GTV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S131 GTV, 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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S131 GTV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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