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S734 MBY

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,240 mi
Last recorded101,240 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 MBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,240 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Offside front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,997 miles

Front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside front bumper damaged but no sharp edge

Offside front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edge

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 94,997 miles

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

Front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside front bumper damaged but no sharp edge

Offside front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edge

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,875 miles

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

front cross panel slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,176 miles

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

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

vehicle starting to corrode in places

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,698 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 78,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 72,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,413 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,436 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,380 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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S734 MBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S734 MBY, 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 S734 MBY registered?

S734 MBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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