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S851 AVE

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,553 mi
Last recorded76,553 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 AVE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,553 miles

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Outer sill slightly corroder

Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,323 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,351 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,303 miles

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

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

all brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,197 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,477 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 61,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,617 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,228 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,424 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,434 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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S851 AVE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S851 AVE, 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 S851 AVE registered?

S851 AVE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S851 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S851 AVE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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