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S325 UTW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,135 mi
Last recorded137,135 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 UTW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 137,135 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Pipework (2.3.3b)

Sump very rusty & weeping oil

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 137,135 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Pipework (2.3.3b)

Sump very rusty & weeping oil

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 127,617 miles

O/S Outer sill Rusty but not weakened

Fail 8 Sep 2014 127,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S Outer sill Rusty but not weakened

Pass 23 Sep 2013 118,524 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 118,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both outer sills corroded

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 110,753 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

outer sill rusty but not broken through

Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 98,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 93,743 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,421 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 80,265 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,313 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 66,842 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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S325 UTW 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 78.6%.

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 S325 UTW, 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 S325 UTW registered?

S325 UTW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S325 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S325 UTW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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