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S153 CBR

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,141 mi
Last recorded100,141 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 CBR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 100,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2011 100,139 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,065 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 84,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,956 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

fuel tank and filler pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f chassis leg showing signs of corrosion

power steering pipe damp

Fail 15 Dec 2009 70,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

fuel tank and filler pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f chassis leg showing signs of corrosion

power steering pipe damp

Pass 29 Dec 2008 63,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 59,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 54,720 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes.!!!

exhaust corroded.!!!

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded.!!!

offside front chassis corroded.!!!

rear wiper blade split.!!!

Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,680 miles

corrosion on 3 rear brake pipes.!!!

corrosion on offside front chassis.!!!

full exhaust corroded.!!!

Fail 6 Mar 2006 50,680 miles

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

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

corrosion on 3 rear brake pipes.!!!

corrosion on offside front chassis.!!!

full exhaust corroded.!!!

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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S153 CBR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S153 CBR, 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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S153 CBR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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