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S471 CMV

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,911 mi
Last recorded79,911 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 CMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 79,911 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery clamp missing, but still secure

front wipers split, but clearing windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2016 78,335 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,686 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,172 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,811 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,976 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 68,691 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 43,436 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2006 26,733 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2005 10,757 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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S471 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S471 CMV, 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 S471 CMV registered?

S471 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S471 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S471 CMV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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