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S381 DGR

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,069 mi
Last recorded83,069 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 DGR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,085 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 72,071 miles

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

sills an floor slight rust

Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,188 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 69,185 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,689 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 64,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,596 miles

o/s/r corner damage

Fail 26 Nov 2008 58,596 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r corner damage

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,057 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 50,076 miles

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

both reartyres and o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2005 46,297 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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S381 DGR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 S381 DGR, 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 S381 DGR registered?

S381 DGR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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