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S987 HAN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,949 mi
Last recorded73,949 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 HAN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,949 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wings corossion

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,920 miles

both sides inner sills at rear slight corossion

Fail 19 Jun 2014 66,906 miles

Offside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides inner sills at rear slight corossion

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,624 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,802 miles

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

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

rear inner valance corroded badly

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,289 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,821 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 39,123 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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S987 HAN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S987 HAN, 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 S987 HAN registered?

S987 HAN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S987 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 HAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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