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S690 CGC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 CGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,526 miles

both rear outer sills rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,338 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 97,659 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,223 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,765 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,629 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,773 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 91,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 90,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 90,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,609 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,376 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 71,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S690 CGC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S690 CGC, 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

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What year was S690 CGC registered?

S690 CGC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S690 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S690 CGC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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