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S536 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,057 mi
Last recorded169,057 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 169,057 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 157,689 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 157,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

clutch slipping

Pass 14 Dec 2007 131,719 miles

BOTH REAR SILLS AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER RUSTY

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

NEARSIDE REAR LENS CRACKED

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 119,166 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R LENZ BROKEN OUTER CASE

NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFF SIDE REAR AND FRONT XMEMBER STARTING TO RUST

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2005 107,427 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

n/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2005 107,427 miles

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

n/s wing mirror cracked

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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S536 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S536 RFL, 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 S536 RFL registered?

S536 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S536 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S536 RFL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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