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S542 CGT

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,998 mi
Last recorded116,998 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 CGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 116,998 miles

nsr shock has slight leak

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 116,989 miles

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

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

nsr shock has slight leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 107,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

eaer tyres in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2011 97,691 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

eaer tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,924 miles

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 13 Oct 2010 87,924 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Oct 2009 86,548 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 86,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,659 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 82,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,038 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 78,038 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 74,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 69,943 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2005 69,854 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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S542 CGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 S542 CGT, 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 S542 CGT registered?

S542 CGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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