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S983 LEC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,052 mi
Last recorded148,052 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 LEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 148,052 miles

Front Exhaust brackets broken off!

Nearside Rear Body holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges bald! (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak!

Fail 26 Oct 2017 148,052 miles

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

Front Exhaust brackets broken off!

Nearside Rear Body holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges bald! (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak!

Pass 24 Oct 2016 143,750 miles

minor corrosion too the n/s/r chassis not within 30 cm of a load bearing structure

Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,243 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 138,196 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 131,931 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 126,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 119,812 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 110,730 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 110,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 102,102 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 92,362 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 92,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside/nearside front outer cv boots perished

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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S983 LEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S983 LEC, 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 S983 LEC registered?

S983 LEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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