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S397 LPX

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 LPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catlyst joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catlyst joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2024

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2023

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 61,783 miles

Central Front exhaust mount at front of centre silencer detached, system secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 61,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front exhaust mount at front of centre silencer detached, system secure

Central Rear wiper defective

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,033 miles

Central Rear wiper blade defective

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,564 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 56,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Sep 2019 56,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 54,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 12 Sep 2018 54,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,279 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 52,279 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,643 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 50,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,724 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,739 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 34,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 33,880 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,377 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,552 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,132 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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S397 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S397 LPX, 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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S397 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S397 LPX shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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