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S205 LSM

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,762 mi
Last recorded83,762 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 LSM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 83,762 miles

Corrosion to N/S outer sill

Corrosion to O/S outer sill

Corrosion to O/S/R seat belt anchorage point in inner wheel arch

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Damage to O/S/R panel

Front brake pads worn to limit of 1.5 mm

N/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/F outer C/V boot perished & in poor condition

O/S/R tyre perished

Play in O/S/F lower suspension ball joint

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 13 May 2014 82,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,473 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Front brake pads starting to get low

Slight corrosion to O/S/R metal brake pipes

Fail 24 Apr 2013 80,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to both outer sills

Front brake pads starting to get low

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Slight corrosion to O/S/R metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,789 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,767 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,820 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,144 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 39,410 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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S205 LSM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S205 LSM, 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 S205 LSM registered?

S205 LSM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S205 LSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 LSM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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