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S446 CGT

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,193 mi
Last recorded83,193 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 CGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2012 83,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to sills

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

rear number plate loose but secure

Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,802 miles

both rear tyres worn edges

damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Dec 2011 75,703 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn edges

damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,563 miles

damage to windscreen

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter small hole

offside rear foglamp lense damaged

oil leak

outer sills badly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,857 miles

'Grab' on rear brakes

corrosion to outer sills

damage to screen

offside fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2008 43,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,443 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2007 38,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,142 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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S446 CGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S446 CGT, 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 S446 CGT registered?

S446 CGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S446 CGT safe to buy?

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