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S481 GNM

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,364 mi
Last recorded113,364 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 GNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 113,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 113,351 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,930 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ns/os sills repaired on rear of sills

Pass 22 Feb 2010 105,736 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 105,720 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2008 97,766 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing

both inner sill panels corroding

o/s/r outer sill panel corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2007 89,301 miles

Oil leak

slight binding o/s/r wheel

surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 2 Nov 2007 89,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight binding o/s/r wheel

surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2006 80,622 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 71,019 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components, and exhaust system

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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S481 GNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S481 GNM, 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 S481 GNM registered?

S481 GNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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