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S779 MLR

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,941 mi
Last recorded115,941 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 MLR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,941 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 103,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,016 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,953 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,528 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,084 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 78,047 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 74,167 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,883 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 59,693 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 59,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S779 MLR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S779 MLR, 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 S779 MLR registered?

S779 MLR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S779 MLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S779 MLR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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