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S530 MEP

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,881 mi
Last recorded140,881 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 MEP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 140,881 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 140,877 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 125,371 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 114,507 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 102,940 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 89,712 miles

near side and off siae rear wheel arches have been repaired.spot welding has been used as originaly used.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 80,821 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 80,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 74,724 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 74,724 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,811 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 50,963 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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S530 MEP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S530 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 S530 MEP registered?

S530 MEP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S530 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 MEP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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