MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,784 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Auxillary belts cracking up
Brake flexis showing age
C/V Gaitors cracking/perishing
Exhaust corroded in parts
Front numberplate cracked
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear tyre aged
Rear numberplate deteriorating
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Strong Advise:Offside front tyre low inner and outer edges
Strong Advise:Power steering hose damp
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Auxillary belts cracking up
Brake flexis showing age
C/V Gaitors cracking/perishing
Exhaust corroded in parts
Front numberplate cracked
Nearside rear tyre aged
Rear numberplate deteriorating
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Strong Advise:Offside front tyre low inner and outer edges
Strong Advise:Power steering hose damp
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sill sections
corrosion to offside floor to sill sections
front number plate cracked
rear number plate in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sill sections
corrosion to offside floor to sill sections
front number plate cracked
rear number plate in poor condition
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate cracked
slight leak power steering pipe
underbody corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate cracked
slight binding nearside rear brake
slight leak power steering pipe
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
same as previous vt32
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S490 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S490 AKC, 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 S490 AKC registered?
S490 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 September 1998.
Is S490 AKC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S490 AKC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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