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S224 MLN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,419 mi
Last recorded52,419 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 MLN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 52,419 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 46,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 41,259 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 41,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,226 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,579 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,087 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrossion to all suspension+steering components

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

Fail 16 Jul 2013 19,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrossion to all suspension+steering components

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,979 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2012 18,979 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,864 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 18,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,641 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing around tread

Nearside rear tyre perishing around tread

Fail 12 Jul 2010 18,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre perishing around tread

Nearside rear tyre perishing around tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,430 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,135 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 18,135 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,863 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 17,863 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,382 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 17,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S224 MLN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S224 MLN, 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 S224 MLN registered?

S224 MLN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S224 MLN safe to buy?

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