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S508 LLJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,760 mi
Last recorded81,760 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 LLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 81,760 miles

front brake pads 30% left

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills heavily corroded blisters

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,144 miles

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

o/s/r tyre heavily perished needs replacing soon

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,983 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,912 miles

all shock absorbers rubber dust covers perished

o/s/r tyre started to perish on outer wall

Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,265 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 61,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 61,251 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 55,119 miles

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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S508 LLJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S508 LLJ, 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 S508 LLJ registered?

S508 LLJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S508 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S508 LLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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