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S542 UYD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,637 mi
Last recorded89,637 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 UYD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 89,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front cv gaiters perished

both rear sills corroded

coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2010 89,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front cv gaiters perished

coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,882 miles

exhaust corroded/leaking

front valance corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 81,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,866 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 74,860 miles

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

chips in windscreen

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f tyres

strong advise corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 12 Apr 2006 69,505 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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S542 UYD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S542 UYD, 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 UYD registered?

S542 UYD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S542 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 UYD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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