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S492 SVG

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,065 mi
Last recorded88,065 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 SVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,065 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,810 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,462 miles

O/S/R Tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,898 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,912 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,151 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,808 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 52,555 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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S492 SVG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S492 SVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S492 SVG registered?

S492 SVG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S492 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S492 SVG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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