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S401 SNM

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,840 mi
Last recorded64,840 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 SNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,840 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 64,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,221 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,339 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,220 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 30 Aug 2011 54,220 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

high level stop light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,206 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 53,206 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,820 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 51,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,215 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 2 Sep 2008 50,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,113 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 48,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,983 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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S401 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S401 SNM, 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 S401 SNM registered?

S401 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S401 SNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 SNM shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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