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S102 MCY

1998 Nissan Almera

Maroon Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,908 mi
Last recorded57,908 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 MCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,908 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 57,894 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

all 4 shock absorbers corroded.

both front suspension arms corroded.

both rear springs corroded.

corrosion around front and rear suspension mountings.

corrosion on rear brake pipes.

front cross member corroded.

front subframe corroded.

fuel filler pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,645 miles

complete under side has heavy surface corrosion

n and o/s outer sills heave corrosion on rear sections

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,321 miles

corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,699 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,072 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 44,032 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,576 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,224 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,116 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2005 34,595 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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S102 MCY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Maroon with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S102 MCY, 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 S102 MCY registered?

S102 MCY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S102 MCY safe to buy?

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