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S516 GRC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,187 mi
Last recorded131,187 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 GRC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 131,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear & nearside rear chassis members corroded

offside rear side panel damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2009 122,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 112,754 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 112,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 100,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 89,817 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 89,792 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 79,181 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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S516 GRC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S516 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.

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What year was S516 GRC registered?

S516 GRC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S516 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S516 GRC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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