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S303 MLP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,334 mi
Last recorded114,334 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 MLP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 114,334 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Dec 2012 114,334 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside outer sill damaged

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Dec 2011 105,368 miles

both rear floor pans corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Nov 2010 97,261 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 6 Dec 2009 90,917 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 90,732 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 83,913 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,843 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 75,838 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,838 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 68,618 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 62,243 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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S303 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S303 MLP, 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 S303 MLP registered?

S303 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S303 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S303 MLP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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