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S957 LSL

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,989 mi
Last recorded65,989 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 LSL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,989 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 65,989 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,426 miles

front number plate slightly distorted

rear brake pipes corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,306 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 57,275 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,275 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 54,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S957 LSL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S957 LSL, 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 S957 LSL registered?

S957 LSL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S957 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S957 LSL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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