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S59 AKA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,792 mi
Last recorded150,792 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 AKA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 150,792 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 150,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 142,520 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 142,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 133,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 124,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 108,604 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 108,604 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 97,379 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 97,379 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S59 AKA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S59 AKA, 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 S59 AKA registered?

S59 AKA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S59 AKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 AKA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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