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S309 DAE

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,599 mi
Last recorded142,599 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 DAE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 142,599 miles

Rear suspension components, chassis legs and bumper fixings are heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 134,195 miles

Offside front brake very slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade has deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2014 134,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake very slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade has deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 124,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 114,819 miles

Centre and rear of the nearside outer bodysill is corroding

Centre of the offside outer bodysill is corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2011 103,328 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 102,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 93,229 miles

Both wiper refils deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,096 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 82,026 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 71,183 miles

Both front outer brake discs corroding through lack of use

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,183 miles

Both front outer brake discs corroding through lack of use

Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,233 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 64,340 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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S309 DAE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S309 DAE, 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

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What year was S309 DAE registered?

S309 DAE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S309 DAE safe to buy?

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