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XIL 5208

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,089 mi
Last recorded163,089 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 5208
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 163,089 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 158,093 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 151,204 miles

all discs worn and pitted

nearside front tyre has slight damage

Fail 20 Dec 2010 151,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all discs worn and pitted

nearside front tyre has slight damage

Pass 17 Dec 2009 141,993 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 134,068 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 134,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front bumper insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2007 124,201 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 110,656 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 96,687 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 96,678 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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XIL 5208 is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XIL 5208, 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 XIL 5208 registered?

XIL 5208 is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is XIL 5208 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 5208 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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