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S483 EWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,031 mi
Last recorded79,031 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 EWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2008 79,031 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 69,101 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 69,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,735 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 63,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 55,462 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 35,462 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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S483 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S483 EWL, 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 S483 EWL registered?

S483 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S483 EWL safe to buy?

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