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S115 DFE

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,136 mi
Last recorded123,136 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 DFE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 123,136 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2009 114,638 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

slight bind from n s f brake and o s f brake

Fail 21 Dec 2009 114,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

slight bind from n s f brake and o s f brake

Pass 12 Dec 2008 108,492 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 108,492 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 108,381 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 103,115 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 103,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 94,334 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 94,334 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 82,130 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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S115 DFE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 S115 DFE, 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 S115 DFE registered?

S115 DFE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S115 DFE safe to buy?

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