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S513 MEP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,367 mi
Last recorded103,367 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 MEP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 103,367 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly craked and worn low on inner egde

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,582 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 93,582 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,930 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,388 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 60,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,161 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 53,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,043 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 51,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,766 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,191 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 31,244 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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S513 MEP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S513 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 S513 MEP registered?

S513 MEP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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