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S430 NEC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,682 mi
Last recorded78,682 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 NEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,682 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,678 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,340 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 62,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,826 miles

exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

front suspension arms corroded

undersills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,969 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 59,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,640 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 57,638 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,716 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,129 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,791 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,791 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,416 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,544 miles

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

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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S430 NEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S430 NEC, 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 S430 NEC registered?

S430 NEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S430 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S430 NEC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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