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S289 GJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,297 mi
Last recorded112,297 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 112,297 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 112,295 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor and Sill area holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 107,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 102,898 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 102,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 97,892 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front/centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield/surround loose

Pass 6 Aug 2016 89,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges devoid of tred

Offside Front tyre edges devoid of tred

Pass 28 Aug 2015 837,896 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,666 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,212 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,930 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,248 miles

Both rear shocker cover perished

Pass 14 Aug 2010 63,351 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 59,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2008 56,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 54,119 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,694 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 49,694 miles

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

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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S289 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S289 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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What year was S289 GJO registered?

S289 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S289 GJO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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