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S480 CHC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,144 mi
Last recorded116,144 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 CHC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,144 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 116,144 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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,450 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 101,329 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 95,848 miles

Clutch faulty

Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,054 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,999 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,762 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,946 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,463 miles

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

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

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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S480 CHC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S480 CHC, 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

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What year was S480 CHC registered?

S480 CHC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S480 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S480 CHC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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