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S303 NAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,508 mi
Last recorded60,508 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 NAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,508 miles

both front cv gaiters leaking grease

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing low and bald on outer edges

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2013 60,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front cv gaiters leaking grease

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing low and bald on outer edges

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,364 miles

both front cv gaiters perishing and leaking grease

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,364 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front cv gaiters perishing and leaking grease

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,748 miles

both front cv gaiters perishing

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,586 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,576 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

nearside front cv gaiter perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,819 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,686 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 34,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,989 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 18,418 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 18,418 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S303 NAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S303 NAR, 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 S303 NAR?

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What year was S303 NAR registered?

S303 NAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S303 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S303 NAR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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