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S971 RVG

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 RVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2021 75,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,377 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,662 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 64,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,042 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,367 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 60,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,725 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,881 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 53,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,385 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,356 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 49,356 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,685 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 45,685 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,890 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front suspesion dry and rusty

both inner rear sills dry and rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2011 42,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front suspesion dry and rusty

both inner rear sills dry and rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,182 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,621 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,664 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,412 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 33,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,502 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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 RVG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RVG, 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 RVG registered?

S971 RVG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S971 RVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S971 RVG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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