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S598 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,113 mi
Last recorded57,113 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2021 57,113 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack leak

Pass 17 Dec 2019 56,399 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 55,155 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 53,777 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Dec 2016 52,298 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,978 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 49,825 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,640 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 47,415 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 45,953 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

near side and off side outer sill have weld repair

Fail 16 Dec 2010 44,122 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,122 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 41,927 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 40,212 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Check front wheel alignment

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Surface corrosion to Front cross member under radiator

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,212 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Check front wheel alignment

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

Surface corrosion to Front cross member under radiator

Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2008 38,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,241 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,323 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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S598 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S598 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 S598 RFL registered?

S598 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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