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S131 LTP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,950 mi
Last recorded86,950 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 LTP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 86,950 miles

175/65r14

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

front crossmember corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 86,942 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

175/65r14

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front crossmember corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

rear exhaust joint corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2013 80,625 miles

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Fail 12 Jul 2013 80,620 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 7 Jul 2012 73,310 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 73,310 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,120 miles

advise front pads low

Fail 23 Aug 2011 68,120 miles

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

advise front pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,056 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 62,056 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn

front crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,887 miles

front suspension antiroll bar bushes cracked

front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside front outer cv boots cracked

windscreen washers weak

wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,564 miles

both front antiroll bar link arm bushes cracked

both rear brake flexy hose ferules corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,850 miles

nearside reasr tyre worn on inner edge

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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S131 LTP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S131 LTP, 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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S131 LTP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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