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S734 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,333 mi
Last recorded90,333 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,333 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,670 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 88,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex hose to body (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex hose to body (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 86,161 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 86,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,458 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 83,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,070 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 78,070 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,572 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,762 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,123 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 69,123 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,354 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 66,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 62,507 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,507 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 58,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,773 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,614 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,623 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 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S734 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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What year was S734 RFL registered?

S734 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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