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R287 SSM

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,100 mi
Last recorded95,100 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 SSM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 95,100 miles

BOTH rear inner sills corroded

Fuel tank filler & breather pipe corroded

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

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

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

front chassis crossmember corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 95,100 miles

BOTH rear inner sills corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank filler & breather pipe corroded

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

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

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

front chassis crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 92,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight corrosion both rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion front cross member

slight corrosion both outer sills

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front chassis cross member corroded

nearside rear tyre 3mm & perished (11yrs old)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 87,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 87,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm) & perished

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

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

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm), perished & edges of tread devoid of tread

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,755 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

fuel tank breather pipe badly corroded

long travel on parking brake

nearside rear tyre perrished & damaged on sidewall

Fail 2 Sep 2013 84,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

fuel tank breather pipe badly corroded

long travel on parking brake

nearside rear tyre perrished & damaged on sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel close to maximum

nearside rear tyre heavely perished and tread low on edges

rear brake pipes corroding

fuel filler neck heavely corroded and shows signs of having leaked fuel.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,660 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel close to maximum

nearside rear tyre heavely perished and tread low on edges

rear brake pipes corroding

fuel filler neck heavely corroded and shows signs of having leaked fuel.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,804 miles

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front cross member and front chassis rails starting to corrode

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Handbrake near end of travel

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

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

Sump slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front cross member and front chassis rails starting to corrode

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Handbrake near end of travel

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

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

Sump slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,001 miles

Both inner and outer sills starting to corrode

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Front cross member slightly corroded

Handbrake near end of travel

Nearside rear outer sill pinholed

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,881 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake lever near end of travel

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Fail 5 Oct 2009 73,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake lever near end of travel

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2008 71,654 miles

General oil leaks

Handbrake near end of travel

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,619 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,846 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 65,846 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 64,033 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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R287 SSM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R287 SSM, 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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R287 SSM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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