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S655 MLP

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,097 mi
Last recorded18,097 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 MLP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,097 miles

Both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,326 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall

offside rear tyre slightley out of shape

Pass 12 Jul 2010 16,893 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,477 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked sidewall

Fail 14 Jul 2009 16,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracked sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,998 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,116 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 14,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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S655 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S655 MLP, 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 S655 MLP registered?

S655 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S655 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S655 MLP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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