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S739 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,141 mi
Last recorded119,141 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 119,141 miles

All shock absorber bump stops and gaiters split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate loose, but not insecure

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

Nearside rear tyre tread inner edge worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre tread inner edge very worn

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 119,000 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All shock absorber bump stops and gaiters split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate loose, but not insecure

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

Nearside rear tyre tread inner edge worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre tread inner edge very worn

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake hose not secured in it's suspension mounting

Pass 28 Sep 2009 104,541 miles

Front brake pads apear low and discs corroding.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear shock absorber starting to fail,noise and limited travel.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 104,532 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads apear low and discs corroding.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear shock absorber starting to fail,noise and limited travel.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 99,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 99,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 79,319 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 79,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 76,936 miles

2 X Front tyres inner edges worn

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 67,980 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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S739 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 S739 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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S739 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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