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S897 GBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,204 mi
Last recorded125,204 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 125,204 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 118,880 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 118,879 miles

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

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 117,898 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 106,462 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front number plate damaged and dirty

Fail 27 Sep 2007 106,346 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front number plate damaged and dirty

front pads worn

Pass 20 Sep 2006 91,728 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 78,083 miles

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

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

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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S897 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 75%.

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 S897 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 S897 GBW registered?

S897 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S897 GBW safe to buy?

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