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S108 ETX

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,434 mi
Last recorded88,434 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 ETX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,434 miles

Fuel pipe chafing both fuel filler neck pipes corroded and damp where rubber hose joins (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 88,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor, inner sill and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure both bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor, inner sill and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel pipe chafing both fuel filler neck pipes corroded and damp where rubber hose joins (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 84,329 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 84,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,211 miles

Central brake light not working

Fail 18 Feb 2017 80,188 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Central brake light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,477 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 76,476 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,118 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 73,117 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 68,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,841 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,038 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,023 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,267 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 56,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,503 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,359 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,250 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,707 miles

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

battery insecure

small cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

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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S108 ETX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S108 ETX, 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 S108 ETX registered?

S108 ETX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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