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S211 UVG

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,153 mi
Last recorded140,153 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 UVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 140,153 miles

centre exhaust section starting to rust

front panel/ crossmember, inner/ outer sill panels, rear chassis and rear wheel arches starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm/ inner edge worn low and nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm on inner edge

offside rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 11 Dec 2013 128,080 miles

centre exhaust heatshield slightly loose

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

offside outer sill panel starting to rust

Pass 1 Dec 2012 117,488 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 110,277 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 102,841 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 102,792 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear outer sill repaired in 30cm. areas.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 95,973 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsr and osr floor starting to corrode

Fail 25 Nov 2009 95,973 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsr and osr floor starting to corrode

Pass 12 Dec 2008 88,538 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 10 Dec 2008 88,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2007 81,298 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 73,768 miles

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 25 Nov 2006 73,768 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2005 66,750 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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S211 UVG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S211 UVG, 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 S211 UVG registered?

S211 UVG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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