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S871 MLN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,037 mi
Last recorded143,037 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 MLN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 143,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 138,342 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 138,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 134,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 134,882 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 130,685 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 126,999 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 126,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 119,828 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 115,294 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 115,294 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bodywork damage

fuel breather pipe rusty

rear sills rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,727 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion to both n/s & o/s rear outer door sills.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 104,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion to both n/s & o/s rear outer door sills.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,183 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,186 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,485 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Jul 2013 70,485 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,444 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wipers split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,516 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 58,503 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,033 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,815 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,438 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 39,438 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,816 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,484 miles

Offside rear tyre outer wall has a cut but the cords not exposed. †O/F + N/S front bumper has dents.

Pass 12 Jul 2005 26,064 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 26,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

deep cut at oddside rear tyre outer wall

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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S871 MLN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S871 MLN, 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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S871 MLN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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