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S521 ABU

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,868 mi
Last recorded175,868 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 ABU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 175,868 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but not reaching the cords.

vehicle has had extensive welding to offside and nearside inner and outer sills.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 166,379 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 157,436 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 157,436 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 142,020 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 142,005 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 128,049 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 127,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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S521 ABU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 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 S521 ABU, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S521 ABU registered?

S521 ABU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S521 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S521 ABU 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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