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S431 CUY

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,875 mi
Last recorded81,875 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 CUY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,875 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,470 miles

advise o/s/f + n/s/f tyres low on tread

Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise o/s/f + n/s/f tyres low on tread

Pass 18 May 2011 69,650 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 69,649 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 62,911 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,409 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 50,600 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,827 miles

oil leak from cooler on front crossmember

Pass 9 Jun 2005 30,801 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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S431 CUY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S431 CUY, 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 S431 CUY registered?

S431 CUY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S431 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S431 CUY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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