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S48 AKA

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 AKA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 May 2016 85,983 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 85,893 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 85,729 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 85,724 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall badly perished and split

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F WING CORRODED

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 May 2013 85,107 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 85,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 84,149 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 84,149 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 82,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s outer sill is holed but outside prescribed area

Pass 12 May 2010 80,140 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 77,236 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 74,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2007 66,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 63,131 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 63,012 miles

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

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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S48 AKA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S48 AKA, 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 S48 AKA registered?

S48 AKA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S48 AKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 AKA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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