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S388 VCL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 VCL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019
Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,227 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 95,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,625 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 92,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to excess no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to excess no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 89,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,985 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 84,299 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 84,299 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 81,878 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 79,654 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 75,719 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,229 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 73,229 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 65,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,145 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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S388 VCL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S388 VCL, 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 S388 VCL registered?

S388 VCL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S388 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 VCL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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