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S61 LAN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,129 mi
Last recorded79,129 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 LAN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 79,129 miles

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

nsr chassis section corroded

nsr wheel slight binding

Fail 10 Dec 2014 79,128 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nsr chassis section corroded

nsr wheel slight binding

Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,582 miles

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

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

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

Rad fins corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 78,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Rad fins corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 78,135 miles

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

OSF pads grinding but not worn out

Radiator fins corroded

battery loose

Fail 12 Dec 2012 78,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

OSF pads grinding but not worn out

Radiator fins corroded

battery loose

Pass 5 Dec 2011 77,524 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake pads grinding nosie

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

Radiator fins corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 77,524 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake pads grinding nosie

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Radiator fins corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 75,928 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 75,928 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,752 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 69,630 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 69,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 66,967 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 66,967 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2006 65,476 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 64,198 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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S61 LAN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S61 LAN, 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 S61 LAN registered?

S61 LAN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S61 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 LAN shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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