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S237 AYA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,180 mi
Last recorded107,180 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 AYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,180 miles

Front cross member corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 107,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front cross member corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,845 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,292 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 93,089 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,994 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 83,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 76,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,285 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,873 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 67,321 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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S237 AYA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S237 AYA, 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 S237 AYA registered?

S237 AYA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S237 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S237 AYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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