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S491 CMV

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,878 mi
Last recorded122,878 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 CMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 122,878 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,605 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 113,643 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,201 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,201 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,357 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 97,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,465 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 95,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,880 miles

Autobox oil leak.

Both front brakes have slightly restricted free movement.

Exhaust system joints and hangers corroded.

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

Slight play in steering rack bushes.

Underside of vehicle getting quite rusty.

both windscreen wipers getting poor.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all of exhaust system corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres perrished

steering rack has minor movement at rubber mountings

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO MISHAPE

Fail 13 Sep 2012 80,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,595 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,468 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 75,466 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,297 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 71,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,319 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,049 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 24 Aug 2007 57,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,905 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,735 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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S491 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S491 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 S491 CMV registered?

S491 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S491 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 CMV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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