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S118 AKC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,917 mi
Last recorded94,917 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 AKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 94,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2010 94,917 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 89,868 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 89,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 82,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both c.v boot cracking

both rear outer door sills starting to corrode reccomend attention before next test

front and rear number plates may need replacing soon

front crossmember surface rust

oil leak engine and overfilled with oil

Pass 11 Nov 2008 82,096 miles

both c.v boot cracking

both rear outer door sills starting to corrode reccomend attention before next test

front and rear number plates may need replacing soon

front crossmember surface rust

oil leak engine and overfilled with oil

Pass 14 Nov 2007 76,941 miles

advise inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2006 71,711 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 71,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 66,195 miles

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

front number plate cracked and just secure

spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Nov 2005 66,195 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front number plate cracked and just secure

spare tyre defective

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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S118 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S118 AKC, 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 S118 AKC registered?

S118 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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