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S136 MAB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,328 mi
Last recorded73,328 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 MAB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,328 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 73,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 69,020 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 69,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856514 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 68,706 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,768 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf/nsf (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

repair nsr outer sill difficult to see welds

Fail 17 Sep 2015 62,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill spot welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf/nsf (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

repair nsr outer sill difficult to see welds

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,922 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 54,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,382 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,480 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 53,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,246 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,010 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,899 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 35,977 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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S136 MAB 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 S136 MAB, 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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S136 MAB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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