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S833 VUJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,694 mi
Last recorded118,694 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 VUJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2016 118,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

overall bodywork condition poor

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 17 Dec 2015 113,190 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

corrosion forming around chassis,sills & bodywork

rear exhaust slight blow & corroded

various damage around vehicle bodywork

Pass 24 Nov 2014 108,281 miles

corrosion evident to underside of vehicle body & chassis

o/s/f outer cv gaiter slightly perished

Pass 19 Dec 2013 104,345 miles

various dents an scratches around vehicle bodywork

Fail 13 Dec 2013 104,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

various dents an scratches around vehicle bodywork

Pass 11 Dec 2012 101,426 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 101,424 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

o/s wing mirror glass cracked & backing broken

o/s/f indicator lamp loose but not insecure

underside of vehicle corrosion forming around rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2011 98,161 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 98,161 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 93,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear steel brake pipes very corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 93,951 miles

rear steel brake pipes very corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2010 93,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front seatbelt twisted

strong smell of petrol around fuel tank area, no leak visible

Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,274 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 86,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,788 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 74,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,626 miles

corrosion blisters on offside rear sill

Pass 2 Sep 2006 61,491 miles

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

corrosion blisters to offside rear sill

Pass 12 Sep 2005 53,726 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 53,726 miles

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

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

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

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 VUJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S833 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

S833 VUJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S833 VUJ safe to buy?

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