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S521 HWL

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,225 mi
Last recorded99,225 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre needs attention

Fail 3 Dec 2015 99,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre needs attention

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 93,528 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,645 miles

front anti roll bar links worn recomend to have replace

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

play in top mounts front suspension

rear chassis rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2012 82,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front anti roll bar links worn recomend to have replace

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

play in top mounts front suspension

rear chassis rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,033 miles

N S F Tyre got cut

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,892 miles

Brake pipes correded

Chassi and floor correded

F Panal correded

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

Tyres gerting low from edges

Pass 30 Dec 2009 68,037 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 68,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,885 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,759 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 53,473 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks in front number plate

nearside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner edge

offside front,nearside front,offside rear and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers split

Pass 29 Nov 2006 53,473 miles

cracks in front number plate

nearside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner edge

offside front,nearside front,offside rear and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers split

Pass 2 Dec 2005 48,646 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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S521 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S521 HWL, 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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S521 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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