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S985 RGW

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,246 mi
Last recorded85,246 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 RGW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 85,246 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,702 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 81,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,533 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorbers have little damping effort

Fail 1 Aug 2016 78,531 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers have little damping effort

Pass 28 Jul 2015 167,013 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 75,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,495 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 71,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

f/brakes binding

slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,879 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 63,879 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,074 miles

front brakes require attention

Fail 11 Jul 2011 60,074 miles

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

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

front brakes require attention

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,405 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,605 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 50,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,856 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 41,833 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,197 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 36,197 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 31,098 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 31,098 miles

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

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

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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S985 RGW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 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 S985 RGW, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S985 RGW registered?

S985 RGW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S985 RGW shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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