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S491 GRC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,928 mi
Last recorded85,928 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 GRC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 85,928 miles

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

Both rear tyres are starting to crack

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

Front wipers are smearing slightly

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,445 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 84,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,529 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,083 miles

judder from rear brakes

Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,075 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 68,072 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 16 Oct 2008 65,301 miles

both outer sills at rear corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,365 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 61,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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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S491 GRC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S491 GRC, 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 S491 GRC registered?

S491 GRC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S491 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 GRC shows 12 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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