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S527 VVR

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,562 mi
Last recorded72,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 VVR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,562 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,338 miles

engine sump leaking

front pupe and cat corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 70,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine sump leaking

front pupe and cat corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,920 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 63,920 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,810 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s n/s sills soft

Fail 19 Jan 2010 58,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s n/s sills soft

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,232 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 52,232 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,370 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 45,370 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,616 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 41,616 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 34,821 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 VVR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S527 VVR, 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 S527 VVR registered?

S527 VVR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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