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S434 GAF

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,199 mi
Last recorded129,199 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 GAF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 129,199 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2010 122,590 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,502 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 117,500 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 110,177 miles

slight play in n/s/f top swivel

Fail 22 Oct 2008 110,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in n/s/f top swivel

Pass 18 Oct 2007 107,187 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 103,535 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 101,249 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 101,249 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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S434 GAF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S434 GAF, 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 S434 GAF registered?

S434 GAF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S434 GAF safe to buy?

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