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S167 MLP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,449 mi
Last recorded117,449 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 MLP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,449 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,206 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,570 miles

Engine oil lek

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,790 miles

Front valence corroded.

Passenger side rear tyre slightly distorted.

Rear subframe and road springs surface corroded

Welding repairs to both rear outer sills.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 85,787 miles

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

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

Front valence corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger side rear tyre slightly distorted.

Rear subframe and road springs surface corroded

Welding repairs to both rear outer sills.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,780 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 80,780 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 78,134 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 78,134 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,600 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 62,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,545 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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S167 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S167 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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What year was S167 MLP registered?

S167 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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