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S401 MEP

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,108 mi
Last recorded57,108 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 MEP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,108 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

nearside and offside rear outer sills have slight corrosion

stone chips in front screen

under side of vehicle corroding at rear

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,418 miles

under side of car becoming rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,621 miles

nsf bottom ball joint boot split

Fail 13 Jul 2010 51,621 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to inner rear seals

osf tyre worn low on outer raised edges

osr brake pipe corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2009 48,614 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 48,614 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 45,655 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,263 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 42,263 miles

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

os cv boot perisihing, front wipers worn exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,153 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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S401 MEP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S401 MEP, 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 S401 MEP registered?

S401 MEP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S401 MEP safe to buy?

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