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XAZ 5244

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,754 mi
Last recorded93,754 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 5244
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 4 Nov 2011 93,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 30 Nov 2010 85,228 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 85,228 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 78,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,289 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 28 Nov 2008 74,288 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2007 68,827 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 68,823 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 60,132 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 60,126 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 5244 is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 5244, 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 XAZ 5244 registered?

XAZ 5244 is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is XAZ 5244 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 5244 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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