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S164 DDK

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,216 mi
Last recorded103,216 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 DDK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 103,216 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 102,212 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under body rust

Fail 13 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under body rust

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,763 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 99,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,052 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,826 miles

front crossmember

Fail 1 Nov 2014 93,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front crossmember

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,281 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,816 miles

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

front crossmember rough condition

o/s n/s outersills at rear repaired to cover rough edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,570 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,680 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,838 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 69,838 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 63,526 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,405 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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S164 DDK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S164 DDK, 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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What year was S164 DDK registered?

S164 DDK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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