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S394 BWU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,704 mi
Last recorded98,704 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 BWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 98,704 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 98,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 87,255 miles

o/s/r wing mirror cracked

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 May 2013 76,370 miles

rear number plate delaminated

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 3 May 2012 60,675 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres starting to split and perish

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slight surface rust

Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front bumper dented

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,059 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

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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S394 BWU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S394 BWU, 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 S394 BWU registered?

S394 BWU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S394 BWU safe to buy?

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