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S558 AMV

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,133 mi
Last recorded62,133 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 AMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,133 miles

nearside outer sill

rear tyre condition

welding repair heavily undersilled unable to asses repair

Fail 11 Aug 2014 62,133 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s outer sill

rear tyres condition

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,767 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 51,767 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,434 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,122 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,805 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 40,692 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,692 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,630 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise front shock absorbers inner covers deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,811 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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S558 AMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S558 AMV, 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 S558 AMV registered?

S558 AMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S558 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S558 AMV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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