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S701 NCY

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,947 mi
Last recorded60,947 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 NCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,947 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front x member corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front upper antiroll bar brackets corroded

surface corrosion of complete underside ie: chassis & floors

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,166 miles

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

front x / member corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear chassis & floors corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,080 miles

175/65/14 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/12/12

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

Fail 17 Dec 2012 57,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

175/65/14 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/12/12

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,936 miles

175/65/14 X 4

BOTH REAR M/B/PIPES-S/CORR-PODOTR

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

REAR W/BLADE TORN

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/6/11

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,583 miles

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/12/10

SERVICE??- CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

NSR & OSR M/B/PIPES S/CORR

175/65/14 X4

Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,833 miles

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

SLIGHT EX LEAK BACK BOX

Fail 14 Dec 2009 50,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

SLIGHT EX LEAK BACK BOX

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,734 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 48,734 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,804 miles

rear brakes imbalanced n/s high

wt x4, body damage, o/s rear metal brake pipe rusty, multi guards fitted, surface corrosion to rear chassis and undersills

Fail 21 Dec 2007 46,800 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wt x4, body damage, o/s rear metal brake pipe rusty, multi guards fitted, surface corrosion to rear chassis and undersills

Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,500 miles

see vt30

Fail 21 Dec 2006 43,497 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrosion to rear chassis and under sills

wt x4,front number plate cracked,body damaged,rear wiper blade,o/s rear metal brake pipe rusty,uneven wear to n/s front tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2005 40,508 miles

corrosion at n/s/r turret

corrosion to flexi ferrules f+r

o/s/f tyre at limit

rear brakes unbalanced 20%

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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S701 NCY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S701 NCY, 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 S701 NCY registered?

S701 NCY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S701 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S701 NCY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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