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S766 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

63,352 mi
Last recorded63,352 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 63,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 62,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 60,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 58,980 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 56,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator unit insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2020 55,918 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator unit insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2019 53,481 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded at rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre tread low & wearing outer edge & cracking

Nearside driveshaft CV boots cracking slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper split

slight exhaust gas leak /blow centre exhaust joint

slightly high handbrake lever travel

Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,129 miles

all repairs done from previous failure

Fail 28 Sep 2018 52,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 51,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,148 miles

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

Front wiper rubbers splitting at ends

sills getting rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,867 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 37,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,260 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 26,402 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 26,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

All brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,561 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracking on outer walls.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 25,561 miles

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

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

Both front tyres have slight cracking on outer walls.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 24,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake pipes covered and greased not allowing full inpection

Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,739 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer edges but not exposing any cords

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

Front to rear brake pipes covered

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 20,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,917 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,168 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 20,166 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 19,244 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 19,237 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 18,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,523 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 17,594 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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S766 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 S766 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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S766 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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