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S431 MLT

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,860 mi
Last recorded45,860 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 MLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,860 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 45,030 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,868 miles

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,923 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre perished.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,148 miles

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,915 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,036 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2009 31,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,872 miles

n/s/front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,100 miles

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

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 17 Aug 2006 25,079 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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S431 MLT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 S431 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S431 MLT registered?

S431 MLT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S431 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S431 MLT 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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