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S127 VMY

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,057 mi
Last recorded58,057 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 VMY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 58,057 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 57,545 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,654 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,939 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,598 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 55,591 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 55,516 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 55,516 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 54,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,158 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,525 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 51,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 48,605 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers poor near side split

Pass 29 Nov 2005 48,605 miles

both front wipers poor near side split

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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S127 VMY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S127 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 S127 VMY registered?

S127 VMY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S127 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S127 VMY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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