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S554 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,654 mi
Last recorded52,654 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,137 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 51,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,430 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,333 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 48,244 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,114 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,267 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,535 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,390 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,406 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,160 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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S554 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S554 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.

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What year was S554 RFL registered?

S554 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S554 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S554 RFL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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