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S853 JLM

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,253 mi
Last recorded96,253 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 JLM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,253 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 96,253 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,674 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,991 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 86,948 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 78,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,904 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,127 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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S853 JLM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S853 JLM, 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 S853 JLM registered?

S853 JLM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S853 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S853 JLM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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