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S160 ATE

1998 Nissan Almera

Maroon Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,332 mi
Last recorded88,332 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 ATE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2016 88,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre driven flat

Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 85,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,216 miles

The front brake pads are very low

The front number plate is damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

The front brake pads are very low

The front number plate is damaged

The o/s rear tyre is under inflated

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,787 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread. ( punctured )

Fail 16 Sep 2013 80,787 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread. ( punctured )

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,072 miles

ENGINE APPEARS TO BE LEAKING OIL AND COOLANT

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 78,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

ENGINE APPEARS TO BE LEAKING OIL AND COOLANT

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,003 miles

Engine noisey . ( rattles )

Front tyres soft . Wearing unevenly

Loud bang when you start to reverse. ( engine / gearbox mounting broken ? )

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 76,000 miles

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

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

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

Engine noisey . ( rattles )

Front tyres soft . Wearing unevenly

Loud bang when you start to reverse. ( engine / gearbox mounting broken ? )

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside inner sills front to back are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside rear outer sills are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,579 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside inner sills front to back are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside rear outer sills are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,029 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 71,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,686 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 58,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S160 ATE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Maroon with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S160 ATE, 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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S160 ATE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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