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S405 LPX

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,071 mi
Last recorded51,071 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS405 LPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres perished

rear sills corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 51,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres perished

rear sills corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underside corrosion

offside front brake slightly binding

wiper blades slightly deterioated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

general corrosion

o/s/fwishbone corroded

wet conditions

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,265 miles

corrosion;sills,brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,372 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to both outer body sills

Fail 11 Nov 2010 45,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to both outer body sills

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,187 miles

osr brake pipe corroded

osr outer sill corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,737 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 38,737 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,545 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 36,545 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,177 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 30,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Fail 15 Nov 2005 30,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill

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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S405 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S405 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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What year was S405 LPX registered?

S405 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S405 LPX safe to buy?

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