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S87 NAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,071 mi
Last recorded72,071 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 NAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 72,071 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,037 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R sills are corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,465 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,396 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 66,396 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,557 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,275 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,487 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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S87 NAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S87 NAR, 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 S87 NAR registered?

S87 NAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S87 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S87 NAR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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