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S437 UYA

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,583 mi
Last recorded93,583 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 UYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 93,583 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 93,583 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,523 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 89,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r lens cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,208 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.WIPERS WORN.DAMAGE N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.CORROSION-R BRAKE PIPES-R CHASSIS MEMBERS.STEERING RACK WET.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-RACK O/S.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 84,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

SCREEN DAMAGE.WIPERS WORN.DAMAGE N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.CORROSION-R BRAKE PIPES-R CHASSIS MEMBERS.STEERING RACK WET.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-RACK O/S.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,732 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,325 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 72,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,157 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,973 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 19,873 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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S437 UYA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S437 UYA, 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 S437 UYA registered?

S437 UYA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S437 UYA safe to buy?

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