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S828 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012

both outer sills badly corroded

oil smoke from engine on warm up

Fail 28 Jan 2012

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both outer sills badly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 153,786 miles

both rear on axle and n/s/r steel brake pipes corroded

engine oil smoke from exhaust when revved

front brake pads appear well worn

n/s/f tyre worn under 3mm

o/s/f shock absorber damp

power steering reservoir damp

rear cat joint on exhaust minor leak

wipers poor, split on ends

Pass 26 Jan 2010 142,214 miles

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

general corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

offside outer cv boot badly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2009 130,946 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 130,875 miles

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

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

All tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 6 Feb 2008 116,821 miles

clutch feels well worn

n/s/f tyre well worn and n/s/r tyre worn unevenly 175/65/14

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pads very well worn

Fail 1 Feb 2008 116,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

clutch feels well worn

n/s/f tyre well worn and n/s/r tyre worn unevenly 175/65/14

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pads very well worn

Pass 7 Feb 2007 102,886 miles

rear steel brake pipes badly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,265 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 89,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

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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S828 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S828 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 S828 RFL registered?

S828 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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