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S163 GAF

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,671 mi
Last recorded89,671 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 GAF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,671 miles

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

corrosion o/s/f bottom of the arch, not affecting steering or braking.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 89,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

corrosion o/s/f bottom of the arch, not affecting steering or braking.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,856 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 75,733 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,733 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,413 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,354 miles

both front wiper wheel boxes exc worn.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 60,354 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front wiper wheel boxes exc worn.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,779 miles

wiper linkage worn but clears screen at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,749 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

wiper linkage worn but clears screen at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,787 miles

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

advise both front wiper pivots have play.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,134 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 51,134 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,730 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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S163 GAF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S163 GAF, 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 S163 GAF registered?

S163 GAF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S163 GAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S163 GAF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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