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S553 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,259 mi
Last recorded108,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 108,259 miles

offside and nearside inner and outer sills rear corroded

offside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 103,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 99,847 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 99,847 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,558 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise rust marks on both sills

Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,985 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 78,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,771 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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S553 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S553 RFL, 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 S553 RFL?

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What year was S553 RFL registered?

S553 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S553 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 RFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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