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S349 UKU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 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

RegistrationS349 UKU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,828 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 86,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,208 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 78,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,076 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 64,697 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,072 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 46,072 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 43,773 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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S349 UKU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S349 UKU, 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 S349 UKU registered?

S349 UKU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S349 UKU safe to buy?

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