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S148 MDP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,241 mi
Last recorded133,241 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 MDP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 133,241 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slightly perished

Offside Rear slightly perished

Pass 9 Dec 2014 126,200 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 126,199 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 120,359 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 120,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 114,063 miles

slight body damage to n/s/f

Pass 6 Jul 2012 111,138 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 104,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,382 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,828 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front headlamp lens has chip not effecting image or output

Pass 29 Jun 2007 73,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,229 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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S148 MDP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S148 MDP, 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 S148 MDP registered?

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

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