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S402 NLU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,669 mi
Last recorded68,669 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS402 NLU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,669 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,669 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,822 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 60,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2007 51,158 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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S402 NLU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S402 NLU, 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

How do I check the history of S402 NLU?

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What year was S402 NLU registered?

S402 NLU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S402 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S402 NLU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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