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S379 GWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,511 mi
Last recorded76,511 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 GWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,835 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,532 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 63,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S & O/S wiper spindles worn. recommend repair asap.

Tow bar electrics broken away from multi plug. Recommend repair asap.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 59,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S & O/S wiper spindles worn. recommend repair asap.

Tow bar electrics broken away from multi plug. Recommend repair asap.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,568 miles

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2008 53,568 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

drivers door mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge and distorting inner edge

o/s/r tyre distorting inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,462 miles

drivers side mirror damaged not effecting view also not having sharp edges

Fail 5 Dec 2007 46,461 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

drivers side mirror damaged not effecting view also not having sharp edges

tailgate striker plate loose. tailgate is still secure

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,259 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 38,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1x o/s/front washer jet blocked

Pass 30 Nov 2005 33,240 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 33,240 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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S379 GWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S379 GWL, 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 S379 GWL registered?

S379 GWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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