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S330 SVG

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,162 mi
Last recorded120,162 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 SVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 120,162 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 119,895 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,690 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 113,688 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,095 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 107,094 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,021 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 100,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,426 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 93,300 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,897 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,763 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,501 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,004 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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S330 SVG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S330 SVG, 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 S330 SVG registered?

S330 SVG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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