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S979 UAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 UAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,471 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,888 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,481 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 74,480 miles

Nearside 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 10 Jun 2013 70,719 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,567 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,920 miles

Oil leak

wipers split

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,815 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,092 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,815 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,518 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,177 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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S979 UAR 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 93.3%.

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 S979 UAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S979 UAR registered?

S979 UAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S979 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S979 UAR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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