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S59 MST

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,428 mi
Last recorded190,428 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 MST
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 190,428 miles

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

advise o/s/r + n/s/r tyres tread cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 182,580 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR underbody undersealed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 182,580 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 179,739 miles

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

under car vert rusty oil leak at gear box

Pass 18 Feb 2011 164,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 164,552 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 146,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 128,957 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 107,721 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 92,779 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 74,801 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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S59 MST is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S59 MST, 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 S59 MST registered?

S59 MST is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S59 MST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 MST shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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