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S102 MLP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,496 mi
Last recorded99,496 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 MLP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 99,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front running low (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear running low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 91,912 miles

n/s/r lamp has slight damage

Fail 12 May 2016 91,912 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side seal close to wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

n/s/r lamp has slight damage

Pass 9 May 2015 85,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 78,266 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 78,226 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2012 67,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 61,572 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

clutch operation is very stiff

Fail 16 Apr 2011 61,494 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

clutch operation is very stiff

nearside front tyre has a cut to the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

offside rear tyre is deterioated on outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2010 54,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,941 miles

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

both rear tyres spliting

hand brake travel

tracking

Fail 30 Jul 2009 52,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres spliting

hand brake travel

tracking

Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,867 miles

near side front tyre wearing outer eage

Fail 23 Jul 2008 48,866 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing outer eage

Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,673 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 35,276 miles

ignition key and barrel worn

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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S102 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S102 MLP, 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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S102 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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