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S88 PDW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,512 mi
Last recorded78,512 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 PDW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,512 miles

Front cross member has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,438 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 77,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,400 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,546 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 75,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,675 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 74,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,848 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,850 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,691 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,569 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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S88 PDW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S88 PDW, 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

How do I check the history of S88 PDW?

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What year was S88 PDW registered?

S88 PDW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S88 PDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 PDW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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