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S162 TBP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,717 mi
Last recorded93,717 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 TBP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front foglamp lense damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2019 93,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front foglamp lense damaged

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on all suspension and steering components

underside of vehicle body chassis and floor corroded in various areas

Fail 23 Oct 2018 87,578 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and lower inner wheel-arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and lower inner wheel-arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on all suspension and steering components

underside of vehicle body chassis and floor corroded in various areas

Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,601 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 84,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 81,819 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,069 miles

Engine Covers/Under Trays fitted

Slight corrosion on underbody

Fail 28 Oct 2015 79,069 miles

Engine Covers/Under Trays fitted

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

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

Slight corrosion on underbody

Fail 23 Oct 2015 79,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 76,981 miles

Brake pipes rusted

Fail 24 Oct 2014 76,981 miles

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

Brake pipes rusted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,038 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper slightly split

rear exhaust corroded

unable to make proper assessment of repair work to offside rear sill; repaired area covered with think underseal

Fail 26 Oct 2013 721,983 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper slightly split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,271 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 54,711 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 54,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,806 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,558 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,081 miles

Front tyres worn on inner / outer secondary treads.

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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S162 TBP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S162 TBP, 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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S162 TBP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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