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S122 NLM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 NLM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil and power steering fluid added prior to test

nearside front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2018

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil and power steering fluid added prior to test

nearside front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 147,685 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear, obscuring view to adult seat belts in part

emission levels of carbon monoxide only just met requirements at idle and fast idle

front and rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

offside and nearside dipped headlamp beams not functioning prior to start of test

offside front electrically operated side window not functioning

Fail 5 Dec 2016 147,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear, obscuring view to adult seat belts in part

emission levels of carbon monoxide only just met requirements at idle and fast idle

front and rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside and nearside dipped headlamp beams not functioning prior to start of test

offside front electrically operated side window not functioning

oil pressure warning lamp illuminated at facia and engine oil level below dip-stick prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2015 144,320 miles

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

front and rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

slight dragging at offside front wheel when rotated

slight marks at offside of front windscreen

top of front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2014 140,082 miles

Alternator drive-belt deteriorated.

Engine oil level low.

Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front and rear shock-absorber gaiters misplaced & deteriorated.

Noise at o.s.f roadwheel when wheel rotated; unable to view condition of brake pads with roadwheels in situ.

Oil residue at PAS pipes to steering rack at o.s.

Run out at o.s rear tyre.

Slight marks at o.s windscreen.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 140,082 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Alternator drive-belt deteriorated.

Engine oil level low.

Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front and rear shock-absorber gaiters misplaced & deteriorated.

Noise at o.s.f roadwheel when wheel rotated; unable to view condition of brake pads with roadwheels in situ.

Oil residue at PAS pipes to steering rack at o.s.

Run out at o.s rear tyre.

Slight marks at o.s windscreen.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 137,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

wear developing in lower engine mounting

Fail 9 Oct 2013 136,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

wear developing in lower engine mounting

Pass 25 Oct 2012 133,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front outer c.v.gaiter beginning to perish

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

Rubber gaiters deteriorated at nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers

Pass 3 Nov 2011 130,024 miles

Front and rear suspension strut gaiters deteriorated

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 129,851 miles

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

Front and rear suspension strut gaiters deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 125,421 miles

Both of the outer CV gators are perrished.

Corrosion noted on the O/S/R brake pipe.

Oil leak noted from the engine that is starting to contaminate the aux drive belt.

The EVAP canister base has fallen out.

The N/S/F tyre has 3mm of tread depth.

The N/S/R tryre has 2.5mm of tread depth and has a nail in an unrepairable area of the tread.

The PAS pipes are damp.

The SAT Nav mount has been removed from the screen prior to the MOT.

The front brake pads are aprox 50% worn.

The rear exhaust joint is corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2010 125,421 miles

Both of the outer CV gators are perrished.

Corrosion noted on the O/S/R brake pipe.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak noted from the engine that is starting to contaminate the aux drive belt.

The EVAP canister base has fallen out.

The N/S/F tyre has 3mm of tread depth.

The N/S/R tryre has 2.5mm of tread depth and has a nail in an unrepairable area of the tread.

The PAS pipes are damp.

The SAT Nav mount has been removed from the screen prior to the MOT.

The front brake pads are aprox 50% worn.

The rear exhaust joint is corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 122,059 miles

Both outer CV gators are perrished.

Corosion noted on the rear brake pipe.

The AUX drive belts are perrished.

The PAS return pipe and N/S rack boot are both damp with oil.

The base of the EVAP canister has fallen out.

The exhaust is corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 11,917 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 115,842 miles

One of the PAS pipes is damp.

Screw noted in the tread of the N/S/R tyre. The tread block is also wearing slightly unevenly.

The operation of the N/S wiper is poor.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 113,437 miles

The base of the evaprative loss canister is split.

Very slight oil leak noted from the area of the power steering rack pipes.

Pass 8 Oct 2005 110,697 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 110,697 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S122 NLM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S122 NLM, 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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S122 NLM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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