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S68 CWU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,510 mi
Last recorded80,510 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 CWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 80,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

offside front tyre has age cracks and worn on shoulder

Fail 24 Nov 2011 80,498 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

offside front tyre has age cracks and worn on shoulder

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,235 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 71,235 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,193 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,028 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 56,028 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,628 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 45,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

rear number plate signs of deterioration

Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,960 miles

rear number plate signs of deterioration

Pass 25 Nov 2005 40,467 miles

NAIL IN O\S\R TYRE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SIGNS OF DETERIORATION

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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S68 CWU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S68 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S68 CWU?

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What year was S68 CWU registered?

S68 CWU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S68 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S68 CWU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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