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S542 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,505 mi
Last recorded76,505 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 76,502 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 76,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,357 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front registration plate cracked

offside wiper split

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,903 miles

CV boots slightly perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to under body (Been waxed treated)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2012 74,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to offside front chassis by drainage hole

corrosion to offside rear sill under vehicle and offside rear chassis

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,980 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,614 miles

front brake pads worn

o/s front chassis corroded

o/s rear inner wing corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 63,597 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

o/s front chassis corroded

o/s rear inner wing corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,261 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Surface corrosion in various areas under body and brakepipes

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,193 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 51,504 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,508 miles

Dust covers over rear shock absorbers deteriorated

N/s front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Surface corrosion to o/s rear steel brake pipe

Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,290 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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S542 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S542 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 S542 RFL registered?

S542 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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