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S388 UDT

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,567 mi
Last recorded78,567 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 UDT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2013 78,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

c orrosion on brake pipes

fuel filler metal pipes badly corroded ( petrol smell)

nearside front door mirror cracked

offside front cv boot badly cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2012 76,952 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 75,807 miles

corrosion on front crossmember

corrosion on nearside front & offside front outer sills(rear)

corrosion on nearside rear & offside rear metal brake pipes

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2010 74,573 miles

corrosion on nsr & osr outer sills

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2009 73,030 miles

corrosion on fron t b rake discs ( inner faces )

corrosion on front crossmember

corrosion on nearside rear & offside rear door sills

nearside front door mirror cracked

offside front & nearside front outer cv boots cracked

offside rear tyre tread 3mm / offside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,507 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,386 miles

corosion on front b rake discs & brake pads low

front wiper blades worn

outer c.v. boots cracked n/s/f & o/s/f ..

rear tyres poor condition and treads low3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2006 58,452 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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S388 UDT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S388 UDT, 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 S388 UDT registered?

S388 UDT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S388 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 UDT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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