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S128 VAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,696 mi
Last recorded125,696 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 VAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 125,696 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 121,061 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 115,408 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 99,466 miles

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

corrosion on nearside and offside sills

Fail 11 Dec 2010 99,466 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on nearside and offside sills

Pass 4 Dec 2009 86,450 miles

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

slight corrosion nearside sill

Fail 28 Nov 2009 86,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,435 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 54,182 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 53,834 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,640 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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S128 VAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S128 VAR, 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 S128 VAR registered?

S128 VAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S128 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S128 VAR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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