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S817 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,056 mi
Last recorded80,056 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 80,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 80,056 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 73,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 73,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,717 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 67,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S817 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S817 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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What year was S817 RFL registered?

S817 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S817 RFL safe to buy?

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