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S115 VYA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,219 mi
Last recorded87,219 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 VYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 87,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 79,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2016 79,683 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 73,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2014 67,291 miles

front no plate poor

Fail 12 May 2014 67,200 miles

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

front no plate poor

Pass 21 May 2013 59,214 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on os outer sill and osr inner wheel arch

cv boots cracked

Pass 22 May 2012 51,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 46,174 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 43,690 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 40,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,733 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 31,071 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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S115 VYA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S115 VYA, 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 S115 VYA registered?

S115 VYA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S115 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S115 VYA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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