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S456 SNM

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,646 mi
Last recorded119,646 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 SNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 119,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 113,565 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake disc pads low?

n/s+o/s rear sills showing signs of corrosion

rear tyre treads low

Pass 22 Feb 2011 106,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,863 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 94,632 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 94,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 93,153 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 93,153 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 91,837 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 91,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 84,387 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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S456 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S456 SNM, 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 S456 SNM registered?

S456 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S456 SNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S456 SNM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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