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S198 ABU

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,456 mi
Last recorded74,456 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 ABU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 74,456 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 74,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,533 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 68,533 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,535 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,997 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 57,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,581 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 47,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,441 miles

oil sump corroded and leaking

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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S198 ABU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 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 S198 ABU, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S198 ABU registered?

S198 ABU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S198 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S198 ABU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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