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S202 HEC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,851 mi
Last recorded59,851 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 HEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,851 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 59,851 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,824 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 41,526 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 41,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,762 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 39,762 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 36,845 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,429 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 25,511 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 20,883 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,270 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,867 miles

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyres peirished

Fail 28 Aug 2007 16,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyres peirished

Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,380 miles

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

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

n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2005 14,089 miles

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

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

nails in o/s and n/s rear tyres

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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S202 HEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S202 HEC, 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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S202 HEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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