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S498 ATE

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,516 mi
Last recorded73,516 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 ATE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 73,516 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,362 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,644 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,247 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,648 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,245 miles

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 55,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front service brakes show run-out.

off and near side front and rear tyres are extensivly perished/cracked.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the front screen.

off side front screen washer jet requires unblocking.

off side front wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front service brakes show run-out.

off and near side front and rear tyres are extensivly perished/cracked.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the front screen.

off side front screen washer jet requires unblocking.

off side front wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,831 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,722 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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S498 ATE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S498 ATE, 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 S498 ATE registered?

S498 ATE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S498 ATE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S498 ATE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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