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S353 CTE

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,551 mi
Last recorded94,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 CTE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,551 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,962 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,684 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 70,684 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,993 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 56,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,025 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge and slight wall damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,675 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 27,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,611 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,386 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,369 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 22,952 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,704 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 16,853 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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S353 CTE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S353 CTE, 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 S353 CTE registered?

S353 CTE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S353 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S353 CTE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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