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S81 AKA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,147 mi
Last recorded77,147 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 AKA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,147 miles

Genral chassis rusting.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 77,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Genral chassis rusting.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,631 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both sides rear sills and front crossmember corroded

corrosin nearside front inner wing

exhaust baxk box corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,631 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both sides rear sills and front crossmember corroded

corrosin nearside front inner wing

exhaust baxk box corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 71,294 miles

corrosion to brake and suspension components

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 1 Aug 2014 71,294 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)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to brake and suspension components

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished 175/65/14t

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 29 Jul 2013 60,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 55,625 miles

underside rusty not holed

Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,475 miles

front transverse chassis (under radiator) corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2010 47,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,636 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,355 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 39,354 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,534 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,821 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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S81 AKA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S81 AKA, 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 S81 AKA registered?

S81 AKA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S81 AKA safe to buy?

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