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S280 GJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,351 mi
Last recorded58,351 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,147 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 53,147 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,860 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,511 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 48,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,956 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,956 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,687 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,936 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,393 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 37,088 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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S280 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S280 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S280 GJO registered?

S280 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S280 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S280 GJO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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