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S348 LSM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,610 mi
Last recorded96,610 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS348 LSM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 96,610 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 96,608 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,693 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,051 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 91,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,390 miles

O/S/R TYRE 2mm ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,220 miles

N/S/R Tyre getting low on tread

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear sills starting to corrode

Fail 12 Nov 2009 82,220 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

N/S/R Tyre getting low on tread

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,040 miles

CORROSION TO REAR OF N/S AND O/S BODY SILLS.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,916 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 69,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 64,272 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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S348 LSM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red 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 S348 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S348 LSM registered?

S348 LSM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S348 LSM safe to buy?

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