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S699 DGU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,194 mi
Last recorded43,194 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,194 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,189 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 42,902 miles

Nearside Front tyre signs of ageing

both rear tyres signs of ageing

Fail 12 Sep 2016 42,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre signs of ageing

both rear tyres signs of ageing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,070 miles

Advancing corrosion to NS rear outer sill

Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,423 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,608 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,729 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,722 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,720 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,436 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front cross member rusty.

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Sills rusting.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,794 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,337 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 31,205 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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S699 DGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc 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 S699 DGU, 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 S699 DGU registered?

S699 DGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S699 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S699 DGU 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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