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S543 HFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,553 mi
Last recorded92,553 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 HFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 92,553 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,678 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,071 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 87,071 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

offside front tyre cut in outer side wall

offside front wheel has slight binding

offside rear tyre has cut in tread, no cords exposed

oil leak(s)

tyre size 175-65-14

various corrosion on lower vehicle and componants

Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,126 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outer cv boot starting to crack

nearside rear outer sill slight corrosion

offside front outer cv boot starting to crack

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,897 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 61,897 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,211 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 52,179 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 46,984 miles

FRNT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/DS/REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKED

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

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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S543 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green 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 S543 HFC, 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 S543 HFC registered?

S543 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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