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S680 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,121 mi
Last recorded91,121 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,121 miles

both front tyres wearing badly inside edges also tread getting very low

both rear brake drums have slight judder

both rear tyres side walls perishing

front lower cross member rusty

rear metal brake pipes been greased up

Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,506 miles

all rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

both rear drums have slight judder

both rear tyres side walls perishing

fuel pipe rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2011 87,506 miles

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

both rear drums have slight judder

both rear tyres side walls perishing

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,559 miles

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f inner wing holed

Fail 13 Oct 2010 82,559 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f inner wing holed

Pass 21 Oct 2009 78,369 miles

all rear metal brake pipes starting to get rusty

stone chip in windscreen in zone b

tail box join very rusty but not blowing

Fail 20 Oct 2009 78,369 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all rear metal brake pipes starting to get rusty

o/s/f pads low

stone chip in windscreen in zone b

tail box join very rusty but not blowing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,807 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREAD STARTING TO GET LOW

SLIGHT RUN-OUT IN O/S/F BRAKE DISC

Fail 9 Sep 2008 74,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREAD STARTING TO GET LOW

SLIGHT RUN-OUT IN O/S/F BRAKE DISC

Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,380 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 66,944 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 66,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 62,287 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 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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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S680 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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