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S42 CGP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,517 mi
Last recorded44,517 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 CGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 44,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,628 miles

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,893 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 35,893 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,538 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 34,538 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,802 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 32,802 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,820 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,880 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,370 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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S42 CGP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S42 CGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S42 CGP?

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What year was S42 CGP registered?

S42 CGP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S42 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S42 CGP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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