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S116 LBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,411 mi
Last recorded146,411 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 LBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 146,411 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 146,407 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 133,592 miles

screen chipped, o/s headlamp chipped, brake fluid level low, clutch pedal stiff, boot lid dented and difficult to open, boot floor and back panel damaged, both front tyres close to legal limit, o/s/f tyre wall showing signs of been run flat

Fail 23 Jul 2009 133,571 miles

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

brake fluid level, clutch pedal stiff, boot lid dented and difficult to open, boot floor and back panel damaged, front brake disks and pads, n/s/f tyre wall cracking

o/s/f trye close to legal limit, outer wall showing signs of been run flat

Fail 11 Jul 2009 133,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level, clutch pedal stiff, boot lid dented and difficult to open, boot floor and back panel damaged, front brake disks and pads, n/s/f tyre wall cracking

o/s/f trye close to legal limit, outer wall showing signs of been run flat

Pass 11 Jul 2008 113,303 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 97,518 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 97,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 95,114 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 95,114 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2005 85,631 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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S116 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S116 LBW, 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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S116 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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