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S538 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,907 mi
Last recorded54,907 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,907 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 54,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,803 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2016 53,803 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,430 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,323 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 49,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,959 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,634 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,977 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,206 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,120 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,021 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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S538 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S538 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 S538 RFL registered?

S538 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S538 RFL safe to buy?

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