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S523 MLP

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,393 mi
Last recorded58,393 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 MLP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,393 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 55,297 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 46,570 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces show slight corrosion and pitting

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,605 miles

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 36,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are bald at the edge.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front service brakes show run-out/judder.

near side rear tyre perished.

off side rear tyre perished/shows deep splits at the tread.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 11,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 11,602 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)

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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S523 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S523 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.

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What year was S523 MLP registered?

S523 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S523 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 MLP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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