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S427 UHH

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,436 mi
Last recorded45,436 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 UHH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,436 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various slight underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Door glass missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 45,436 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various slight underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Door glass missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,668 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

handbrake travel near limit

Fail 11 Sep 2020 34,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,020 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Fail 26 Jun 2019 31,020 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

hand brake travel near limit

Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both going to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking in treads

corrosion on both sides outer sills at rear

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

hand brake travel near limit

Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,091 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,123 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on o/s outer sill at rear

o/s front seat belt slow retracting

slight seepage from n/s rear shocker

Fail 7 Jul 2015 18,033 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill at rear

Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,033 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill at rear

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,721 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on o/s outer sill at rear

Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,241 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 12,241 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 10,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 10,359 miles

both front tyres wearing on egdes

Fail 6 Jul 2011 10,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on egdes

Pass 15 Jul 2010 10,208 miles

hole in cosmetic skin of n/s/r sill

Pass 16 Jul 2009 9,875 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 9,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,992 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,356 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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S427 UHH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S427 UHH, 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 S427 UHH registered?

S427 UHH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S427 UHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S427 UHH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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