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S420 NNK

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,000 mi
Last recorded66,000 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 NNK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 66,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,721 miles

both rear inner sill panels corroding

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to front and rear steering,suspension and brake components

unable to fully check o/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 19 May 2010 60,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear inner sill panels corroding

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to front and rear steering,suspension and brake components

unable to fully check o/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

sorface corrosion to front and rear chassis,brake and suspension components

Fail 2 Jun 2008 53,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake pads look low

sorface corrosion to front and rear chassis,brake and suspension components

Pass 31 May 2007 49,396 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 49,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 47,056 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 44,911 miles

near side rear seat belt not fully inspected child seat fitted

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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S420 NNK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S420 NNK, 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 S420 NNK registered?

S420 NNK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S420 NNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 NNK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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