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S243 AWY

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,231 mi
Last recorded110,231 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 AWY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 110,231 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 103,724 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 103,724 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,649 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 99,649 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,238 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,816 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,290 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,208 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 73,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,677 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,352 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 65,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S243 AWY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S243 AWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S243 AWY registered?

S243 AWY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S243 AWY safe to buy?

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