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S971 HAN

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,083 mi
Last recorded95,083 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 HAN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,083 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 94,975 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,961 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 88,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,832 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 77,832 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

NOTICED FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED CORROSION N OTICED ON N/S OUTER SILL

Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,255 miles

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,746 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 55,746 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 45,423 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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S971 HAN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S971 HAN, 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 S971 HAN registered?

S971 HAN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S971 HAN safe to buy?

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