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XAZ 3557

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,507 mi
Last recorded87,507 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 3557
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 87,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside fron tyre worn

battery insecure

front wipers slight worn

oil leak

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,491 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside fron tyre worn

battery insecure

front wipers slight worn

oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,141 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2014 83,133 miles

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

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

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2013 79,933 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,567 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 75,567 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,578 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all tyre wall worn

rear number plate slight dirty

Fail 22 Oct 2009 69,578 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all tyre wall worn

rear number plate slight dirty

Pass 8 Nov 2008 64,528 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 64,528 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,909 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 59,909 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,755 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 47,364 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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XAZ 3557 is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAZ 3557, 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 XAZ 3557 registered?

XAZ 3557 is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is XAZ 3557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 3557 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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