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S833 VAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,333 mi
Last recorded48,333 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 VAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 48,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 48,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,511 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,565 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 28,454 miles

Both front tyres have inner edge wear

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 28,454 miles

Both front tyres have inner edge wear

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 27,370 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,146 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,973 miles

air con not working

all strut dirt covers poor

front crossmember corroded

front tyre wear uneven

rear of offside outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 24,973 miles

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

AC not working

all strut dirt covers poor

front crossmember corroded

front tyre wear uneven

rear of offside outer sill corroded

rear wiper arm insecure

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,619 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 23,619 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil pressure switch weeping.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,850 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

panel damage

Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,172 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 15,368 miles

all tyre are perished

both offside tyres worn low on edges

brake pipes have been coated in oil

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre close to the legal limit on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

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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S833 VAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S833 VAR, 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 S833 VAR registered?

S833 VAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S833 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S833 VAR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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