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S415 MEP

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,238 mi
Last recorded63,238 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 MEP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,238 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,226 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear o/s and n/s tyres slightly perished

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,350 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,627 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 60,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,384 miles

slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2009 58,067 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,848 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 56,848 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check emmisions.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,471 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split at end.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 52,804 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 51,782 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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S415 MEP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S415 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 S415 MEP registered?

S415 MEP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S415 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S415 MEP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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