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S98 AGP

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,540 mi
Last recorded89,540 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 AGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 89,540 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 89,530 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,120 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 83,574 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side rear tyre has cut but not deep enought to reach ply/cords

Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,574 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

near side rear tyre has cut but not deep enought to reach ply/cords

Pass 13 Jan 2010 75,026 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 65,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,493 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 62,453 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2007 58,048 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,181 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S98 AGP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S98 AGP, 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 S98 AGP registered?

S98 AGP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S98 AGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 AGP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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