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S434 MLT

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,017 mi
Last recorded148,017 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 MLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 148,017 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 148,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 137,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 126,457 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 117,802 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 108,757 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 108,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 101,488 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 93,392 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 82,604 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 82,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers door mirror housing missing

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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S434 MLT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S434 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 S434 MLT registered?

S434 MLT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S434 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S434 MLT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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