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S527 CTA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,300 mi
Last recorded92,300 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 CTA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 92,300 miles

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

rear outer sills rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2013 92,294 miles

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

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

rear outer sills rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2012 90,679 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 90,665 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,496 miles

Nearside outter sill corroded by rear

Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,779 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 69,403 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,694 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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S527 CTA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S527 CTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S527 CTA?

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What year was S527 CTA registered?

S527 CTA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S527 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 CTA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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