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S385 CGP

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,214 mi
Last recorded48,214 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 CGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,214 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 48,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch and outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch and outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper damaged

near side front and near side rear doors damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 44,137 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing all (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,130 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 31,387 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,757 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,408 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,086 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,519 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 22,641 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 22,641 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some wear both rear tyre walls

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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S385 CGP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S385 CGP, 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 S385 CGP registered?

S385 CGP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S385 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 CGP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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