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S238 AYA

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,188 mi
Last recorded65,188 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 AYA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,572 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Dec 2013 62,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,076 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 59,228 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,228 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,246 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,584 miles

rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2009 53,584 miles

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

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,145 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Dec 2007 46,238 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 43,769 miles

front and rear brake pads appear well worn

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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S238 AYA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S238 AYA, 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 S238 AYA registered?

S238 AYA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S238 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S238 AYA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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