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S172 XAL

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,689 mi
Last recorded49,689 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 XAL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 49,689 miles

General age related corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear Noise coming from shock absorber

Pass 26 Aug 2025 48,918 miles

General corrosion on front suspension arms

Noise coming from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 14 Aug 2024 48,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight knock from rear

Fail 21 Aug 2023 47,151 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight knock from rear

Pass 15 Aug 2022 46,360 miles

Knocking noise on rear

Fail 28 Jul 2022 46,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill excessively corroded within 30cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill excessively corroded within 30cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 45,254 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,139 miles

Exhaust system corroded centre to rear

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,045 miles

Centre to rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 37,205 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear joint.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 37,205 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear joint.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,672 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,094 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 35,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,746 miles

both rear sills corroded

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,976 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,787 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,404 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,953 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,419 miles

front tyres worn †

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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S172 XAL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S172 XAL, 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 S172 XAL registered?

S172 XAL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S172 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 XAL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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