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S966 UHK

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,569 mi
Last recorded126,569 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 UHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 126,569 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2016 126,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 116,763 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 116,763 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 107,580 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 107,580 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 98,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,579 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 89,579 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,357 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,027 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,908 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,306 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 41,306 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.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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S966 UHK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S966 UHK, 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 S966 UHK registered?

S966 UHK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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