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S122 VNT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,153 mi
Last recorded113,153 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 VNT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 113,153 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 113,153 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 101,511 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 95,833 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear chassis,inner sills and front cross member slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,215 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,970 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s and n/s inner sills and rear chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,350 miles

slight corrosion in rear end of outer sills

Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,839 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 64,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 58,803 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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S122 VNT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S122 VNT, 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 S122 VNT registered?

S122 VNT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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