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S565 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,551 mi
Last recorded116,551 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 116,551 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 116,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 104,928 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 96,283 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 96,283 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front x member corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2006 80,741 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 80,741 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 71,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S565 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 62.5%.

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 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 S565 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 S565 RFL registered?

S565 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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