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S133 UVW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,109 mi
Last recorded150,109 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 UVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 150,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corroded under vehicle.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 149,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front lower engine mount crossmember corroded. (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 149,879 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pain. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front lower engine mount crossmember corroded. (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 149,588 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre,wearing low.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 149,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre,wearing low.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 246,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 140,859 miles

sump corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 140,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sump corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 135,682 miles

both front outer c/v gaiters are cracking.

both rear metal brake pipes to flexy hoses are slightly corroded.

rear brakes are imbalanced.by 24%

Fail 4 Oct 2013 135,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front outer c/v gaiters are cracking.

both rear metal brake pipes to flexy hoses are slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 132,480 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 127,956 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 127,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 124,529 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 124,528 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 121,946 miles

Front wiper pivots slightly worn

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 119,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 114,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 105,406 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 89,736 miles

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

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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S133 UVW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S133 UVW, 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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S133 UVW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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