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S503 GRP

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,377 mi
Last recorded64,377 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 GRP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,377 miles

Both rear tyre side walls perished and cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 64,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Both rear tyre side walls perished and cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,793 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,788 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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,220 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 52,215 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,369 miles

rear outer sills rusty. rear brake pipes rusty.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 43,365 miles

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

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

rear outer sills rusty. rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,545 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,675 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S503 GRP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S503 GRP, 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 S503 GRP registered?

S503 GRP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S503 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 GRP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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