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S661 NLN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,068 mi
Last recorded96,068 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 NLN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 96,068 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 96,068 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,352 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 76,983 miles

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

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,582 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,057 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,111 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 52,434 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 52,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 47,319 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 47,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S661 NLN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S661 NLN, 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 S661 NLN registered?

S661 NLN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S661 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S661 NLN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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