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S561 DSG

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,003 mi
Last recorded77,003 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 DSG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,003 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,800 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 72,800 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,343 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 65,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,887 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 59,887 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,305 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,003 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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S561 DSG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S561 DSG, 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

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What year was S561 DSG registered?

S561 DSG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S561 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 DSG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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