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S407 LPX

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 LPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018
Pass 11 Oct 2017 142,513 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 142,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Cross member corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 141,005 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 135,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 132,253 miles

Both sills slight corosion at rear end

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 132,253 miles

Both sills slight corosion at rear end

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 129,371 miles

Front cross member corroded

Front exhaust bracket corroded and weak

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 127,016 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 127,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 123,196 miles

n/s front tyre small cut in outer side wall

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2009 113,576 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 99,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 87,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,573 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 74,573 miles

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

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

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

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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S407 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S407 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 S407 LPX registered?

S407 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S407 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S407 LPX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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