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S244 AWY

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,010 mi
Last recorded112,010 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 AWY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 112,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cat exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 19 Jul 2012 111,769 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cat exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 11 Jul 2011 104,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 104,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 98,707 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 95,365 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 95,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 90,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 84,045 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 84,042 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 19 Jul 2006 76,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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S244 AWY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S244 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 S244 AWY registered?

S244 AWY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S244 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S244 AWY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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