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S185 AMV

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,181 mi
Last recorded45,181 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 AMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2011 45,181 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,391 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,995 miles

advise return rubber hose pos start of leak on steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,301 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 26,473 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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S185 AMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S185 AMV, 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

How do I check the history of S185 AMV?

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What year was S185 AMV registered?

S185 AMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S185 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 AMV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S185 AMV have outstanding finance?

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