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S532 AKC

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,670 mi
Last recorded174,670 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 AKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 174,670 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

n/s/f inner sill slightly corroded

o/s/f floor pan corroded

slight exhaust leak at centre section

Fail 28 Feb 2012 13,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

n/s/f inner sill slightly corrodede

o/s/f floor pan slightly corroded

slight exhaust leak at centre section

suspect radiator leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2011 99,303 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 99,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 95,349 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 95,346 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

corrossion o/s rear lower outer sill. corroded brake pipes at rear

Pass 18 Feb 2009 87,983 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 77,422 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 70,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,784 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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S532 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S532 AKC, 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 S532 AKC registered?

S532 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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