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S430 EGC

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,880 mi
Last recorded190,880 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 EGC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 190,880 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 190,880 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 186,363 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 186,363 miles

Centre Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 180,004 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 179,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 172,140 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 172,140 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2010 163,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 153,257 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 144,288 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 144,288 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 142,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 142,271 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 132,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 120,312 miles

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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S430 EGC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S430 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.

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What year was S430 EGC registered?

S430 EGC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S430 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S430 EGC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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