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S781 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,142 mi
Last recorded130,142 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,142 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,015 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 113,273 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 107,666 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 102,605 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 93,437 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,459 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 76,618 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,346 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,625 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 57,426 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2006 57,426 miles

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2005 53,027 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 53,026 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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S781 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S781 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S781 RFL registered?

S781 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S781 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S781 RFL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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