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Green · Diesel · 1998 · 3,153 cc

S38 BTCMOT history

S38 BTC is a green diesel Nissan first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 177,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
177,408 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 BTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,153 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 BTC was last recorded at 177,408 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 4,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,528 miles · 10 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4,880 miles
Average per year
4,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,408 miles
  • 2021 – 172,528 miles
  • 2020 – 169,790 miles
  • 2019 – 163,865 miles
  • 2018 – 154,858 miles
  • 2017 – 148,823 miles
  • 2016 – 145,389 miles
  • 2014 – 142,578 miles
  • 2013 – 141,110 miles
  • 2012 – 138,221 miles
  • 2011 – 133,502 miles
  • 2009 – 131,233 miles
  • 2008 – 126,864 miles
  • 2007 – 116,973 miles
  • 2006 – 103,600 miles
  • 2005 – 90,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,408 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryIncorrect alternator drive belt fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play rubber mounting deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear spring mount slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under body chassis surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,408 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    177,408 miles
    Test number
    638077224225
    • AdvisoryIncorrect alternator drive belt fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play rubber mounting deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  2. Fail177,408 miles (+4,880)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,408 miles
    Test number
    805608965328
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIncorrect alternator drive belt fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play rubber mounting deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  3. Pass172,528 miles (+2,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    172,528 miles
    Test number
    175902709152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,790 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,790 miles
    Test number
    191861428640
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring mount slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder body chassis surface corrosion

  5. Fail169,790 miles (+5,925)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,790 miles
    Test number
    385766358412
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring mount slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder body chassis surface corrosion

  6. Pass163,865 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,865 miles
    Test number
    242329305570
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail163,865 miles (+9,007)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,865 miles
    Test number
    703354274241
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass154,858 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    154,858 miles
    Test number
    404335001138
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail154,858 miles (+6,035)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,858 miles
    Test number
    186597494928
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass148,823 miles (+3,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,823 miles
    Test number
    188146368115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass145,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,389 miles
    Test number
    382568960359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail145,389 miles (+2,811)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,389 miles
    Test number
    404929869939
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear brake load valve to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass142,578 miles (+1,468)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    142,578 miles
    Test number
    968382634108
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills below car corroded

  14. Pass141,110 miles (+2,889)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    141,110 miles
    Test number
    649632313016
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass138,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    138,221 miles
    Test number
    276721312090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail138,221 miles (+4,719)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,221 miles
    Test number
    875911012046
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass133,502 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    133,502 miles
    Test number
    759603911005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass131,233 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    131,233 miles
    Test number
    381558749457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,864 miles (+9,891)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    126,864 miles
    Test number
    623355008288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,973 miles (+13,373)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    116,973 miles
    Test number
    530351227257
    • NoteBack box in poor condition but not blowing
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split

  21. Pass103,600 miles (+13,327)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    103,600 miles
    Test number
    890348696180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    90,273 miles
    Test number
    671501825269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 BTC

Does S38 BTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 BTC expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 BTC?
The MOT on S38 BTC expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 BTC done?
S38 BTC was recorded at 177,408 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 4,920 miles a year.
Has S38 BTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 BTC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S38 BTC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S38 BTC find?
S38 BTC passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 9 advisories: incorrect alternator drive belt fitted; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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