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S853 KJU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,103 mi
Last recorded142,103 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 KJU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 142,103 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 129,615 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 121,568 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 112,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 104,338 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 104,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 933,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,060 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,414 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 72,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 61,371 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,771 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 KJU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJU, 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 KJU registered?

S853 KJU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S853 KJU safe to buy?

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