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S585 DWV

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,339 mi
Last recorded78,339 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 DWV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 78,339 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,463 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,992 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,162 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,300 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 61,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 57,078 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,721 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 54,721 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,945 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,231 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 40,920 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2005 32,854 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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S585 DWV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S585 DWV, 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 S585 DWV registered?

S585 DWV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S585 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S585 DWV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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