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S695 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,063 mi
Last recorded38,063 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS695 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advanced corrosion on the underside of car

Fail 9 Nov 2012 38,063 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advanced corrosion on the underside of car

Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,845 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,794 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,453 miles

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

o/s front bumper slightly insecure

rear exhaust badly corroded but not holed

Fail 20 Nov 2009 35,453 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

o/s front bumper slightly insecure

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust badly corroded but not holed

Pass 28 Nov 2008 33,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear flexi brakepipe ferrules slightly corroded

rear numberplate slightly faded

rear wiperblade badly split

Fail 25 Nov 2008 33,929 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear flexi brakepipe ferrules slightly corroded

rear numberplate slightly faded

rear wiperblade badly split

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,089 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure at both corners causing slight projection of body pannels

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

O/S wiperblade slightly split

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,648 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 29,639 miles

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

front to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,203 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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S695 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S695 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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S695 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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