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S421 AKC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,844 mi
Last recorded65,844 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 AKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,844 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 65,844 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,730 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 59,452 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 59,452 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 56,388 miles

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

both outer sills corroded at rear underside.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,388 miles

both outer sills corroded at rear underside.

Pass 26 Nov 2005 52,015 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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S421 AKC 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 62.5%.

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 S421 AKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S421 AKC?

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What year was S421 AKC registered?

S421 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S421 AKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S421 AKC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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