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S552 AKC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,319 mi
Last recorded108,319 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 AKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,319 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2013 108,318 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 106,536 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,604 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 79,583 miles

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

Nearside and offside outer sill panels beginning to corrode

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 76,241 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 76,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,215 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 66,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 58,753 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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S552 AKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 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 S552 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 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S552 AKC registered?

S552 AKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S552 AKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 AKC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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