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S398 EDV

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,394 mi
Last recorded60,394 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 EDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 54,502 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,606 miles

front discs slightly warped

gearbox cradle has 2 bolts snapped

Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,488 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front discs slightly warped

gearbox cradle has 2 bolts snapped

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,472 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 43,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front discs slightly warped

nearside front tyre on limit inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,007 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 26,884 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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S398 EDV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 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 S398 EDV, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S398 EDV registered?

S398 EDV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S398 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S398 EDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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