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S101 ABG

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,719 mi
Last recorded110,719 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 ABG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,719 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 110,713 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,164 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 97,142 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 92,097 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 92,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,699 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 83,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 77,466 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 77,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,778 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,458 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,974 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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S101 ABG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 80,168 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 Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S101 ABG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S101 ABG registered?

S101 ABG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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