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S491 GJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,719 mi
Last recorded80,719 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,719 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre cut

offside front cross member slight corrosion

rear discs corroded and pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 80,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre cut

offside front cross member slight corrosion

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2009 77,694 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 77,687 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,946 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 21 Aug 2008 71,930 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,543 miles

advise slight lift n.s.f hub

advise tyre tread depth just on 1.6mm advise to check

advise unable to check part of main brake pipes due to being covered in n/s under side

advise wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f n/s/f tyre advise to check

Pass 28 Aug 2006 59,179 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 59,179 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S491 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S491 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 S491 GJO registered?

S491 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S491 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 GJO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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