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S578 CMV

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,553 mi
Last recorded83,553 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 CMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,553 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,551 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,678 miles

Advise,both rear tyres balding on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front & rear number plates deteriorating

hedder tank insecure

slight bind on both front brakes

Fail 19 Feb 2011 59,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front & rear number plates deteriorating

hedder tank insecure

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,449 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

scuffing to nearside front tyre - cracking to offside rear tyre

slight corrosion to both rear lower outer sills

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,426 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split - rear number plate deteriorating - brake fluid slightlymlow - play in offside steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,639 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,560 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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S578 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S578 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 S578 CMV registered?

S578 CMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S578 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S578 CMV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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