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S987 UAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,281 mi
Last recorded60,281 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 UAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 60,281 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 60,275 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in osf wheel[hub]

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,044 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 56,044 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 53,674 miles

n/s/r+o/s/r outer sill building up corrosion and also n/s/r floor pan

Fail 13 May 2014 53,674 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)

n/s/r+o/s/r outer sill building up corrosion and also n/s/r floor pan

Pass 27 Apr 2013 50,861 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 48,376 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,176 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,117 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 35,334 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,867 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,428 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S987 UAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S987 UAR registered?

S987 UAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S987 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 UAR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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