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S523 ERR

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,169 mi
Last recorded127,169 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 ERR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 127,169 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 126,698 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 114,930 miles

Areas of rust on under body front cross member.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 2.00mm in places .

Offside + nearside rear outer sills rusty.

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

Offside front tyre 2.5 mm on edge.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 114,930 miles

Areas of rust on under body front cross member.

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre 2.00mm in places .

Offside + nearside rear outer sills rusty.

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre 2.5 mm on edge.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 102,559 miles

Areas of rust on under body and offside + nearside rear outer sills.

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 102,559 miles

Areas of rust on under body and offside + nearside rear outer sills.

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S523 ERR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S523 ERR, 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 S523 ERR registered?

S523 ERR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S523 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 ERR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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