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S454 MLT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,059 mi
Last recorded100,059 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 MLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 100,059 miles

frnt to back fuel pipes slightly corroded

ns & os sills repaired + undersealed

nsf inner shoulder slightly worn

osf inner wall radial cracks

Pass 30 Nov 2011 96,652 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear outer sill need tidying up

Fail 25 Nov 2011 96,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

o/s and n/s rear outer sill need tidying up

Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,396 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,657 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,426 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 80,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 68,834 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 68,834 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,872 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 29 Jul 2005 50,171 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

noisy engine

off side front steering rack gaiter starting to split

oil leak

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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S454 MLT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc 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 S454 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 S454 MLT registered?

S454 MLT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S454 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S454 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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