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S293 UGA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,384 mi
Last recorded58,384 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 UGA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,384 miles

Slight corrosion in front & rear suspension arms, rear inner sills, rear brake pipes,front suspension struts and rear axle.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 58,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight corrosion in front & rear suspension arms, rear inner sills, rear brake pipes,front suspension struts and rear axle.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,300 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 56,300 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,529 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 50,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,093 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 47,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,524 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2005 35,577 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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S293 UGA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S293 UGA, 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 S293 UGA registered?

S293 UGA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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