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S148 LTY

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,775 mi
Last recorded143,775 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 LTY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 143,775 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 104,442 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 89,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 83,091 miles

a/ both rear sills starting to corrode at rear jacking points

a/ offside rear inner wing starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jul 2008 82,928 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

a/ both rear sills starting to corrode at rear jacking points

a/ offside rear inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2007 76,699 miles

(both front to rear ) brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

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

all wiper blades split at the edges

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,355 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 69,350 miles

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

Signs of corrosion to rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes.

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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S148 LTY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S148 LTY, 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 S148 LTY registered?

S148 LTY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S148 LTY safe to buy?

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