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S488 GKP

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,670 mi
Last recorded58,670 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 GKP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 58,670 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,022 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,845 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 55,829 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,192 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 54,192 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,898 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 51,868 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front 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 17 Jul 2013 50,495 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,739 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 49,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,531 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,584 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,512 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,863 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 36,876 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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S488 GKP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S488 GKP, 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 S488 GKP registered?

S488 GKP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S488 GKP safe to buy?

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