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S286 AGC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,661 mi
Last recorded71,661 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 AGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,661 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,290 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 70,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,706 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 68,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside 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 14 Jul 2016 66,346 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,913 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 60,890 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 60,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 58,218 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 58,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,552 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 55,541 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,058 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

slight damage to nearside rear lense

Pass 24 Jul 2010 49,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 45,733 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 45,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,932 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,940 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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S286 AGC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S286 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 S286 AGC registered?

S286 AGC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S286 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S286 AGC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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