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S338 EGC

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,011 mi
Last recorded179,011 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 EGC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 179,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 175,274 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 175,274 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 169,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 160,529 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 160,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 151,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 136,916 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 120,841 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 104,560 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 104,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 87,785 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 71,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 71,148 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 54,876 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 54,876 miles

Nearside 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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S338 EGC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S338 EGC, 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 S338 EGC registered?

S338 EGC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S338 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S338 EGC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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