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S116 LPX

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,727 mi
Last recorded137,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 LPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2014 137,727 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general under body condition is very poor with signs of corosion

o/s/r exhaust mounting area coroded and holed

Pass 3 Aug 2013 131,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system very corroded

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside reverse lamp lens damaged

offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2013 131,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system very corroded

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside reverse lamp lens damaged

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2012 124,453 miles

clutch is on floor and very stiff

nearside door mirror glass missing

reverse light not working

Fail 7 Jul 2012 124,453 miles

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

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

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

both windscreen wipers split

clutch is on floor and very stiff

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

reverse light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2011 115,360 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 115,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2010 98,745 miles

damage to body work.

damage to light lenses.

n/s/f washer jet one of two working.

o/s/r tyre perishing.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f new, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82t.

Fail 19 Jun 2010 98,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

damage to body work.

damage to light lenses.

n/s/f washer jet one of two working.

o/s/r tyre perishing.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 1mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82t.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,043 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

damage to bodywork

little reserve travel to parking brake

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/r tyre perishing

tyre tread depths n/s/f new o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 5mm 175/65r14h o/s/r t rated

Fail 13 Jun 2009 83,043 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

damage to bodywork

little reserve travel to parking brake

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/r tyre perishing

tyre tread depths both front 4mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 5mm 175/65r14h o/s/r t rated

Pass 1 Mar 2008 77,477 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 66,628 miles

Near side reverse lamp lens holed.

Off side front indicator lens cracked.

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 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LPX, 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 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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