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S188 LTY

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,415 mi
Last recorded102,415 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 LTY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 102,415 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 13 May 2011 95,160 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 87,853 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 81,200 miles

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

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers starting to split

offside front chassis leg corroded

smell of fuel under car,filler neck corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2009 81,200 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers starting to split

offside front chassis leg corroded

smell of fuel under car,filler neck corroded

Pass 14 May 2008 74,839 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 74,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 66,099 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 55,851 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 55,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S188 LTY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S188 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 S188 LTY registered?

S188 LTY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S188 LTY safe to buy?

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