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S486 AVE

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,648 mi
Last recorded83,648 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 AVE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,648 miles

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

rear reg plate slightley loose

Fail 5 Jul 2013 83,621 miles

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

rear reg plate slightley loose

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,375 miles

all rear steel brakes pipes slightly corroded

near and off side tyres side walls started to perish on rears

Pass 9 Jul 2011 77,703 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,671 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroding on inside edge

Fail 25 Jun 2010 73,671 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroding on inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near and off side rear both outter sill panels slighly coroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,916 miles

both rear brake pipoes corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 44,799 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 44,799 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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S486 AVE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S486 AVE, 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 S486 AVE registered?

S486 AVE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S486 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S486 AVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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