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S949 AMV

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,749 mi
Last recorded64,749 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 AMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,749 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 64,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut and cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside body has slight damage

Fail 23 Jun 2017 62,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside body has slight damage

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,116 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,035 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,258 miles

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

near side rear and near side front has damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,996 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,939 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut to outer wall

Pass 25 May 2010 50,582 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 50,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,433 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 47,431 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,641 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 414,733 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,355 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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S949 AMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S949 AMV, 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 S949 AMV registered?

S949 AMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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