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S216 UPP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,325 mi
Last recorded130,325 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 UPP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 130,325 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 130,325 miles

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

hand brake travel...fuel filter corroded...oil leak on engine...rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2010 124,916 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 124,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 121,685 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM.

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 121,685 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 109,633 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 94,593 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 94,593 miles

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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S216 UPP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S216 UPP, 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 S216 UPP registered?

S216 UPP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S216 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 UPP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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