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S59 GBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,594 mi
Last recorded120,594 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 120,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,270 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,318 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 103,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 98,385 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 93,770 miles

o/s/f cv boot cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,085 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 82,067 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 75,953 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 75,948 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 69,940 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 60,631 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

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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S59 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S59 GBW, 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 S59 GBW registered?

S59 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S59 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 GBW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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