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S870 GBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,379 mi
Last recorded79,379 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,379 miles

185/65/15 rear tyres starting to perish

body damage

exhaust system corroded

front lower arm ball joint gaiters split

front wipers slightly smearing screen and washer jets out of alighnment

n/s/f mirror glass loose

noise from vehicle when started

o/s/r brake pipe not in its clip but still supportive

oil leaks

slight movement in front link arms

slight movement in interior mirror

Fail 17 Jun 2009 79,378 miles

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

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

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

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

185/65/15 rear tyres starting to perish

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

body damage

exhaust system corroded

front lower arm ball joint gaiters split

front wipers slightly smearing screen and washer jets out of alighnment

n/s/f mirror glass loose

noise from vehicle when started

o/s/r brake pipe not in its clip but still supportive

oil leaks

slight movement in front link arms

slight movement in interior mirror

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s. wiper blade split.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,353 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s. wiper blade split.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,279 miles

Refer to original test 971234367118

Fail 13 Jun 2007 67,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres outter walls damaged

Pass 15 May 2006 62,396 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 62,396 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S870 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 S870 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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S870 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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