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S79 CWU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,806 mi
Last recorded107,806 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 CWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,806 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 107,797 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 102,777 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension has corrosion

brake hoses cracking

tyre walls cracking

vehicle has corrosion allover

Fail 18 Aug 2012 102,761 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension has corrosion

brake hoses cracking

tyre walls cracking

vehicle has corrosion allover

Pass 8 Sep 2011 99,739 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 99,739 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 97,076 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 97,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,741 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 90,832 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion underfloor and sills chassis legs

Fail 19 Sep 2008 90,832 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion underfloor and sills chassis legs

Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,894 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 83,989 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,989 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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S79 CWU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S79 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.

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What year was S79 CWU registered?

S79 CWU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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