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S521 DFA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,274 mi
Last recorded92,274 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 DFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2013 92,274 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sump corrode and leaking.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,829 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 81,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,948 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 75,948 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,375 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 69,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,280 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 51,280 miles

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

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 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S521 DFA, 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 S521 DFA registered?

S521 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S521 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S521 DFA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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