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S663 SKG

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,351 mi
Last recorded129,351 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 SKG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2011 129,351 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

clutch pedal box broken

Pass 17 Sep 2010 125,091 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 125,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 120,311 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 24 Sep 2009 120,311 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2008 114,690 miles

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

corrosion on sills/inner sills/floor/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2007 107,534 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 107,534 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2005 87,684 miles

Corrosion on chassis/inner sills †N/S/R tyre perished †Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 87,684 miles

Corrosion on chassis/inner sills †N/S/R tyre perished †Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

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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S663 SKG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S663 SKG, 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 S663 SKG registered?

S663 SKG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S663 SKG safe to buy?

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