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S196 GBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,492 mi
Last recorded164,492 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 164,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 154,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 145,714 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 135,872 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 162,020 miles

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

offside wiper blade split on end not obscuring veiw

Pass 16 Oct 2012 114,576 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 103,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs have surface corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2011 103,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2010 87,668 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 87,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 69,728 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 64,472 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,472 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,859 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 48,259 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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S196 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S196 GBW, 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 S196 GBW registered?

S196 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S196 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S196 GBW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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