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S884 MLN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,090 mi
Last recorded29,090 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 MLN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,090 miles

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

exhaust corrosion apparent

Fail 13 Jul 2015 29,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion apparant

Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 27,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,408 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres walls are cracking

exhaust noisey and corrosion apparant

Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,547 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,573 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 20,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,567 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 15,876 miles

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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S884 MLN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S884 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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What year was S884 MLN registered?

S884 MLN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S884 MLN safe to buy?

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