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S520 DGT

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,723 mi
Last recorded101,723 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 DGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,723 miles

All coil springs corroded

Engine sump corroded

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension units corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 97,093 miles

All shock absorber dust covers split

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 97,093 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All shock absorber dust covers split

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,734 miles

All dust covers on shock absorbers split

Brake pipes greased

Car been under sealed

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension springs rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,419 miles

Centre exhaust to rear box corroded

Engine sump corroded

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,415 miles

Car been under sealed

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,255 miles

Off side rear brake pipe greased

Off side rear tyre perishing and getting low on tread

Fail 30 Oct 2013 72,255 miles

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

Off side rear brake pipe greased

Off side rear tyre perishing and getting low on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,342 miles

Both outer cv gaiters perished

Off side rear brake pipe greased

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,886 miles

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

Off side rear tyre low on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2011 53,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side rear tyre low on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,406 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,349 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,871 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 30,510 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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S520 DGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S520 DGT, 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 S520 DGT registered?

S520 DGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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