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S518 MLP

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,865 mi
Last recorded104,865 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 MLP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2010 104,865 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 104,865 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 97,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 94,082 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 90,052 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 85,961 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 85,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 85,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advice both outer constant vilocity joint gaiter cracking

Advice near side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Advice off side head lamp chipped

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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S518 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S518 MLP, 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 S518 MLP registered?

S518 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S518 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 MLP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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