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S278 GDK

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,159 mi
Last recorded36,159 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 GDK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,159 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 36,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,327 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly scuffed on outer sidewall.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,501 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2012 34,501 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,301 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 31,301 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,202 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,874 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,293 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2006 21,825 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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S278 GDK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S278 GDK, 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 S278 GDK registered?

S278 GDK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S278 GDK safe to buy?

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