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S480 SRL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,109 mi
Last recorded134,109 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 SRL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 134,109 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 134,100 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 120,151 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 99,063 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,443 miles

clutch stiff to operate

front crossmember corroded to excess outside prescribed area

Fail 19 Oct 2007 76,019 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)

clutch stiff to operate

front crossmember corroded to excess outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,849 miles

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

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

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

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 SRL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRL, 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 S480 SRL registered?

S480 SRL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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