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S871 CTN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,917 mi
Last recorded123,917 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 CTN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 123,917 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 118,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 118,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 112,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 105,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 100,959 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 100,959 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 92,278 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 82,937 miles

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

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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S871 CTN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S871 CTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S871 CTN registered?

S871 CTN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S871 CTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S871 CTN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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