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S294 GBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,277 mi
Last recorded101,277 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,974 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,611 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 92,012 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 92,012 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,065 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 90,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 22 Jan 2008 83,890 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 59,039 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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S294 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S294 GBW, 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 S294 GBW?

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What year was S294 GBW registered?

S294 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S294 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S294 GBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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