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S983 GJW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,686 mi
Last recorded110,686 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 GJW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 110,686 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 110,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 105,089 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 105,023 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,908 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 93,524 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 88,265 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 83,672 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 77,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 71,790 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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S983 GJW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S983 GJW, 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 S983 GJW registered?

S983 GJW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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