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S203 MLY

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,655 mi
Last recorded49,655 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 MLY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,655 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,637 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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S203 MLY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S203 MLY, 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 S203 MLY registered?

S203 MLY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S203 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S203 MLY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S203 MLY have outstanding finance?

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