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S301 GBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,548 mi
Last recorded60,548 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,121 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 59,121 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,685 miles

Advise front exhaust hanger corroded and insecure.

Advise o/s/r & n/s/r sills sign`s of corrosion.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,103 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,061 miles

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

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

Advise o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe`s sign`s of corrosion.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly 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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S301 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S301 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.

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What year was S301 GBW registered?

S301 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S301 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S301 GBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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