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S452 GNM

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,901 mi
Last recorded72,901 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 GNM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 72,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 72,901 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,058 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 70,058 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,683 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,097 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter perishing

Offside Front cv gaiter perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 64,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front cv gaiter perishing

Offside Front cv gaiter perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,833 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,696 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 55,859 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,664 miles

both f/ wishbones rusty

both inner sills starting to rust

gearbox & engine oil leaks

n/s c.v gator splitting

n/s sill damage

o/s/f tyre splitting & cut in tread but dosen't reach ply or cords

play in steering arms

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,562 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 53,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,901 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,419 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,346 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 46,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,101 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 39,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,761 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 33,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S452 GNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S452 GNM, 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 S452 GNM registered?

S452 GNM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S452 GNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S452 GNM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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