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S353 LLJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,741 mi
Last recorded56,741 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 LLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,741 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

windscreen scratched

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,021 miles

brake pipes rusting

windscreen scratched

Fail 28 Jun 2011 56,021 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes rusting

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,698 miles

rear brake pipes rusting

rear of sills rusty

windscreen scratched

Fail 3 Jun 2010 54,698 miles

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

rear brake pipes rusting

rear of sills rusty

windscreen scratched

Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,097 miles

o/s + n/s/r of sills rusting

rear brake pipes rusting

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 May 2008 51,363 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes rusting

windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,591 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S353 LLJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S353 LLJ, 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 S353 LLJ registered?

S353 LLJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S353 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S353 LLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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