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S387 DCN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,475 mi
Last recorded79,475 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 DCN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2017 79,475 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slightly coroded

rear shocks not damping very well

Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,218 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 70,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear box broken (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 60,809 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 53,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 44,138 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 41,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 41,705 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 40,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 39,049 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,098 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,096 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,497 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 34,497 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,329 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,775 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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S387 DCN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S387 DCN, 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 S387 DCN registered?

S387 DCN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S387 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S387 DCN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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