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S680 MEP

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 MEP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 103,000 miles

pads and discs wearing thin

rust on nearside rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Jul 2011 102,687 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

pads and discs wearing thin

rust on nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,611 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH OUTER SILLS .

Fail 2 Aug 2010 90,611 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH OUTER SILLS .

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,633 miles

SURFACE CORROSION O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE .

Fail 13 Jul 2009 84,633 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE .

Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,987 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 74,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,937 miles

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,111 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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S680 MEP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S680 MEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S680 MEP registered?

S680 MEP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S680 MEP safe to buy?

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