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S291 AVE

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,621 mi
Last recorded62,621 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 AVE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 62,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall, no cord or plys exposed.

Rear service brake has slight uneven application.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 62,621 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall, no cord or plys exposed.

Rear service brake has slight uneven application.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise on both front anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly deteriorated

advise on offside door mirror unit slightly damaged (no shape edges)

front exhaust pipe rear joinings rusted

offside rear tyre cracking and worn too 3mm and wearing heavy on inner treads

slight smear from front wipers

smell of fuel by petrol tank (no leaks)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 55,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise on both front anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly deteriorated

advise on offside door mirror unit slightly damaged (no shape edges)

front exhaust pipe rear joinings rusted

offside rear tyre cracking and worn too 3mm and wearing heavy on inner treads

slight smear from front wipers

smell of fuel by petrol tank (no leaks)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,911 miles

advise on spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Oct 2007 49,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advise on dampness on nearside rear shock absorber

advise on handbrake slightly high

advise on offside door mirror cover damaged

advise on spare tyre flat

strong advise on offside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm and cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,647 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 43,643 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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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S291 AVE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S291 AVE, 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 S291 AVE registered?

S291 AVE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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