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S266 AGC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,989 mi
Last recorded104,989 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 AGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,989 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,541 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 93,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,965 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)

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

clutch pedal low

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,167 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,167 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,146 miles

rear number plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front crossmember starting to corrode

nearside rear brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 16 Jul 2010 68,146 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front crossmember starting to corrode

nearside rear brake pipe starting to rust

rear number plate

Pass 18 Jul 2009 62,162 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring rusty at top

nearside rear sill slight rusting

rear registration plate

Fail 18 Jul 2009 62,162 miles

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

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

nearside rear coil spring rusty at top

nearside rear sill slight rusting

rear registration plate

Pass 19 Jul 2008 55,851 miles

advise nearside rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewall

advise rear number plate

aqdvise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in sidewall but not to cords

Fail 21 Jul 2007 49,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 49,626 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 44,515 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 44,515 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 40,594 miles

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

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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S266 AGC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S266 AGC, 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 S266 AGC registered?

S266 AGC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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