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S780 DFS

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,484 mi
Last recorded39,484 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 DFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 39,484 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 39,483 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,946 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,898 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,950 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 31,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,386 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)

both rear sills corroded but not holed

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,507 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,491 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 24,490 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,566 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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S780 DFS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S780 DFS, 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 S780 DFS registered?

S780 DFS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S780 DFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S780 DFS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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