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R885 STH

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,405 mi
Last recorded131,405 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 STH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 131,405 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 131,403 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 136,985 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 136,985 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 131,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 125,335 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 125,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 121,117 miles

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

both front brake pafds look low advise brake check

front number plate cracked

n/s/f bumper damage

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

rear number plate delaminating

wheel trimsa fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 3 Aug 2009 121,117 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front brake pafds look low advise brake check

front number plate cracked

n/s/f bumper damage

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

o/s/r hand brake noisey

rear number plate delaminating

wheel trimsa fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 5 Aug 2008 114,222 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 114,222 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 106,731 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 106,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 97,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise-- o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust.

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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R885 STH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R885 STH, 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 R885 STH registered?

R885 STH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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