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S977 UVG

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,699 mi
Last recorded117,699 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 UVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 117,699 miles

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody sills etc ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

deterioration some bushes

deterioration some gaiters and balljoint dust covers

exhaust bracket corroded off

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2013 116,587 miles

exhaust brakets deteriated but exhaust ok

varoius parts corroded ok with test tool but a hammer could make holes

Fail 25 Mar 2013 116,587 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

oil leak

varoius gaiters deterioated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 115,363 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 115,363 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 105,725 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 105,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2009 99,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2008 92,700 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 79,812 miles

offside front tyre has cut not in excess of 25mm on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2006 69,773 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 69,624 miles

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

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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S977 UVG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S977 UVG, 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 S977 UVG registered?

S977 UVG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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