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S265 GJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,833 mi
Last recorded162,833 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 162,833 miles

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

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

both front headlamps slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 148,009 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 148,008 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 137,895 miles

All tyres front + rear worn low near to legal limit

Fail 19 Oct 2010 137,872 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

All tyres front + rear worn low near to legal limit

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 123,731 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 115,574 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 112,235 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wet conditions

Fail 8 Jan 2008 112,235 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wet conditions

Pass 22 Jan 2007 106,668 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front indicator bulbs fading

front number plate cracked

lower suspension arms rusty

wet conditions

Pass 24 Jan 2006 98,709 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 98,709 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

o.s.outer c.v boot perrished

rear number plate becoming faded

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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S265 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S265 GJO, 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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S265 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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