CarVerify

Free Car Check

S248 AWY

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,772 mi
Last recorded141,772 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 AWY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 141,772 miles

Battery insecure

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

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2009 141,756 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2008 136,066 miles

corrosion to front inner arches at strut mounts

front brakes flucuating

front wiper linkages worn

play in o/s/f suspension

rear inner brake pads look low

rear number plate dis-colouring

Fail 11 Oct 2008 136,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

corrosion to front inner arches at strut mounts

front brakes flucuating

front wiper linkages worn

play in o/s/f suspension

rear inner brake pads look low

rear number plate dis-colouring

Pass 16 Oct 2007 129,396 miles

n/s/f brake hose twisted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge- close to limit

Fail 10 Oct 2007 129,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/f brake hose twisted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge- close to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2006 119,489 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 119,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Nissan Primera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S248 AWY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc 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 S248 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

How do I check the history of S248 AWY?

You can check the full history of S248 AWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S248 AWY registered?

S248 AWY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S248 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S248 AWY shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S248 AWY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S248 AWY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.