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S124 VMY

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,087 mi
Last recorded88,087 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 VMY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,239 miles

All four shock absorber dust covers split/deteriorated

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brakes have a slight imbalance. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 30 Nov 2010 84,225 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All four shock absorber dust covers split/deteriorated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2010 84,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,448 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,288 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 69,136 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 69,136 miles

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

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

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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S124 VMY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S124 VMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S124 VMY registered?

S124 VMY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S124 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S124 VMY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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