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S418 MLT

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,404 mi
Last recorded82,404 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 MLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,404 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2008 74,069 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,503 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 68,434 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

mid and rear exhaust becoming corroded

n.s front tyre 2mm and worn smooth/below 1.6mm on edge,edge not mot testable due to tyre design/raised tread pattern

o.s front tyre 2mm

various brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,355 miles

front to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe slightly corroded

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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S418 MLT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S418 MLT, 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 S418 MLT registered?

S418 MLT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S418 MLT safe to buy?

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