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VIW 2197

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,744 mi
Last recorded124,744 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 2197
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2013 124,744 miles

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

slight corrosion on floor

Pass 16 Aug 2012 114,943 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroied

Pass 19 Aug 2011 103,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 90,380 miles

exhaust corroied

front cross member corroied

Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,579 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,812 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 62,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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VIW 2197 is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VIW 2197, 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 VIW 2197 registered?

VIW 2197 is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is VIW 2197 safe to buy?

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