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S438 RGV

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,516 mi
Last recorded104,516 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 RGV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 104,516 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides at front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides at front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 104,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides at front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides at front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,625 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 92,149 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 85,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes slightly corroded

front lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 79,919 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes slightly corroded

front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,627 miles

Front wishbones corroding

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Slight binding from rear brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 65,394 miles

front inner brake pads look very low

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded just acceptable

rear inner brake pads look very low

Fail 10 Nov 2012 65,201 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front inner brake pads look very low

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded just acceptable

rear inner brake pads look very low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,362 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres getting low on edges.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,439 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering belt small cracks.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,795 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,567 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 28,601 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 28,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S438 RGV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S438 RGV, 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 S438 RGV registered?

S438 RGV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S438 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S438 RGV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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