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S813 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,312 mi
Last recorded171,312 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS813 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 171,312 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 171,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 167,698 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 167,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 163,215 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 163,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 158,973 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 154,529 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 150,375 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 144,610 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 144,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 138,990 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 138,983 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 132,631 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 124,927 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 124,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 117,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 108,187 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 100,702 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 100,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 100,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,308 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to front brake discs on edges

slight corrosion to off side step sill by 'b' post. †slight corrosion to front cross member.

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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S813 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S813 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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S813 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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