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S98 GEC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,745 mi
Last recorded72,745 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 GEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,739 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 65,662 miles

OS and NS of brakepipe across back axle rusty

OSF brakepads low

OSR tyre worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Fail 13 Feb 2013 65,662 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

OS and NS of brakepipe across back axle rusty

OSF brakepads low

OSR tyre worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,437 miles

small hole in sill

slight oil leak

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pipes rusty

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,268 miles

n/s rear brake pipe rusty

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Feb 2011 59,168 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear brake pipe rusty

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,942 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 55,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper, o/s front- rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,576 miles

n/s/f wiper o/sfront to rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,229 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,389 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 41,389 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)

squeek from n/s rear drum

Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,668 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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S98 GEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 S98 GEC, 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 GEC registered?

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

Is S98 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 GEC 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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