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S314 CMV

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,289 mi
Last recorded129,289 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 CMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 129,289 miles

both front floors starting to corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 10 Aug 2019 129,289 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front floors starting to corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2018 127,220 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 119,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,655 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 106,655 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 87,798 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,658 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded.

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

surface rust on nearside and offside rear inner sills.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 78,657 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear coil springs corroded.

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

surface rust on nearside and offside rear inner sills.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,497 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,829 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,303 miles

advise small hole in o/s headlamp not effecting image

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,973 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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S314 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S314 CMV, 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 S314 CMV registered?

S314 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S314 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S314 CMV shows 18 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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