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S485 UHH

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,657 mi
Last recorded92,657 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 UHH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,657 miles

both sills badly corroded

fuel lines corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 92,657 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both sills badly corroded

fuel lines corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,034 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 82,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

underbody corroded ,

Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,103 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 74,103 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in rear suspention bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,684 miles

under vehicle and brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,771 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 59,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,978 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 50,179 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,452 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 44,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,879 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,879 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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S485 UHH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S485 UHH, 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 S485 UHH registered?

S485 UHH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S485 UHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S485 UHH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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