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S164 DDV

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,730 mi
Last recorded99,730 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 DDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from o/s/r brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion rear suspension components

repairs to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 5 Feb 2016 99,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,612 miles

corrosion to underside rear

repairs to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 16 Feb 2015 94,600 miles

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

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) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to underside rear

repairs to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,074 miles

corrosion rear chassis

Fail 24 Feb 2014 89,035 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion rear chassis

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,155 miles

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

repairs to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

repairs to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,160 miles

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

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

rear chassis/suspension corroded

repairs made to o/s sill

Fail 20 Feb 2012 76,053 miles

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

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

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

rear chassis/suspension corroded

repairs made to o/s sill

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,558 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 69,448 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

reverse lamps not working

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,087 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,150 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 58,027 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 53,027 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 52,991 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,274 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 DDV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S164 DDV, 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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S164 DDV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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