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S281 CPT

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

111,178 mi
Last recorded111,178 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 CPT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 111,178 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 111,167 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 102,077 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 102,070 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,904 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 97,511 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 90,386 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 90,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,267 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 82,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 81,857 miles

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

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

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

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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S281 CPT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S281 CPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S281 CPT?

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What year was S281 CPT registered?

S281 CPT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S281 CPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 CPT shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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