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S357 AGT

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,592 mi
Last recorded55,592 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 AGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,592 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,709 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,716 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 53,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2008 50,409 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,571 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre close to legal limit inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2006 46,336 miles

offside front tyre wearing on its inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2005 43,914 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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S357 AGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S357 AGT, 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 S357 AGT registered?

S357 AGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S357 AGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 AGT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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