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S842 GBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,436 mi
Last recorded88,436 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 88,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 88,436 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 80,963 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 80,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,723 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 76,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 69,243 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 69,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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S842 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S842 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 S842 GBW registered?

S842 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S842 GBW safe to buy?

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