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S159 PCK

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 PCK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 107,543 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 106,030 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under the radiator started to corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/r and brake pipes both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and o/s/r dust cover betyween spring split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion due to the age of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 108,086 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 104,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working and o/s/f split (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 107,950 miles

general corrosion under chassis ,shocker front and rear all round

Pass 17 May 2021 100,840 miles

general corrosion on suspension, shockers, underbody and chasiy due to the age of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2020 98,976 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure and outer rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and o/s/r near the wheel arch both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 98,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,738 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 97,667 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 97,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and o/s/f cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing and n/s/f (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking under cross member cooler pipe (2.3.3b)

rear wiper missing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,992 miles

rear wiper dosent clean well

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,533 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 95,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 94,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 94,917 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 94,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,240 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 92,895 miles

rearwipper worned

Fail 21 Feb 2011 92,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

rearwipper worned

Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,756 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 91,756 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 91,289 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 85,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all front and rear suspension components corroding

exhaust joint to catalsyt badly corroded

front brake discs corroded,front pads seem low,recommend attention

front cross member badly corroded and holed by engine mount support/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

osr tyre perishing

osr wheel and tyre slightly distoreted

signs of corrosion rear floor pans,genral under body corrosion

slight damaged front number plate

Fail 20 Dec 2007 85,356 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all front and rear suspension components corroding

exhaust joint to catalsyt badly corroded

front brake discs corroded,front pads seem low,recommend attention

front cross member badly corroded and holed by engine mount support/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

os wiper blade split,recommend replacement

osr tyre perishing

osr wheel and tyre slightly distoreted

signs of corrosion rear floor pans,genral under body corrosion

slight damaged front number plate

Pass 22 Dec 2006 72,767 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 66,326 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2005 66,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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S159 PCK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S159 PCK, 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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S159 PCK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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