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S559 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,339 mi
Last recorded74,339 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 74,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

cross memeber under radiator corroded

feul tank filler brather pipe corroded

osf tyre worn low on both outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2012 73,601 miles

nsr tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,299 miles

N/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge .

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 71,298 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge .

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 68,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 68,410 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,077 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,902 miles

rear tyres worn low

Fail 7 Jul 2008 60,902 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,384 miles

Both outer sils corroded .

Pass 17 Jul 2006 51,043 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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S559 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S559 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 S559 RFL registered?

S559 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S559 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S559 RFL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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