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S889 EMW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,016 mi
Last recorded158,016 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 EMW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2013 158,016 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 157,988 miles

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

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

nearside and offside door mirrors damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2012 140,540 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 140,540 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 123,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,769 miles

offside rear bumper damaged

offside windscreen chipped close to limit

Fail 23 Apr 2010 107,769 miles

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

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

offside rear bumper damaged

offside windscreen chipped close to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2010 104,069 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2009 84,635 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,928 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 50,643 miles

offside windscreen chipped - close to limit

Pass 15 Jul 2006 33,044 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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S889 EMW 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 75%.

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 S889 EMW, 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 S889 EMW registered?

S889 EMW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S889 EMW safe to buy?

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