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S976 AMV

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,299 mi
Last recorded94,299 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 AMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 94,299 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 79,519 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,837 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 71,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 63,973 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 63,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,694 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,524 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,417 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 27,267 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,343 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,311 miles

damage to n/s/s TYRE WALL

Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,111 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 17,311 miles

damage to near side rear tyre wall

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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S976 AMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S976 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 S976 AMV registered?

S976 AMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S976 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S976 AMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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