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R353 ENK

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

140,943 mi
Last recorded140,943 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 ENK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 140,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slighty corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2018 140,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slighty corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 133,353 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 126,277 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 126,277 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 117,380 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 110,103 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 110,103 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 109,874 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

ALL SPRINGS CORRODED , NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,553 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT CHIPPED , FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED , CORROSION IN OUTER SILLS AND INNER SILLS ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 9 Apr 2013 103,553 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT CHIPPED , FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED , CORROSION IN OUTER SILLS AND INNER SILLS ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 Apr 2012 95,298 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT CHIPPED , FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED , REAR INNER SILLS AND CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED , NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,508 miles

CORROSION STARTING IN PARTS OF FLOOR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 97,508 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

CORROSION STARTING IN PARTS OF FLOOR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,641 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 82,641 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,843 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear shockabsorber gaiters split

Corrosion on front and rear suspension and subframe components

Front and rear chassis legs corroded

Front crossmember corroded

Rear fuel pipe corroded

offside headlight glass damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2009 76,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear shockabsorber gaiters split

Corrosion on front and rear suspension and subframe components

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

Front and rear chassis legs corroded

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

offside headlight glass damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2008 72,774 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2007 68,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 62,212 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 62,212 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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R353 ENK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R353 ENK, 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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R353 ENK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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