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S152 VAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,541 mi
Last recorded82,541 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 VAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,541 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside & nearside rear outter sill got body filler on it

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,465 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,433 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 72,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,997 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,626 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 70,406 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,165 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 66,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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S152 VAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 S152 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S152 VAR registered?

S152 VAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S152 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S152 VAR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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