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S201 EGU

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,838 mi
Last recorded38,838 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 EGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 38,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 34,143 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,189 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,551 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 25,551 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge & perished

Pass 4 Dec 2012 25,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,870 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,379 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,582 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 22,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,752 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,054 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,681 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2005 19,848 miles

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

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

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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S201 EGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S201 EGU, 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 S201 EGU registered?

S201 EGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S201 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S201 EGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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