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S668 GBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,999 mi
Last recorded175,999 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 175,999 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 5 May 2011 175,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 161,119 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 153,719 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 153,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2008 148,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 145,690 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre near legal limits † †both rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 12 May 2006 145,594 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 145,594 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S668 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel 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 S668 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 S668 GBW registered?

S668 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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