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S168 LTP

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,326 mi
Last recorded141,326 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 LTP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 141,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cracking /corroded at front flange of centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Front crossmember slight corrosion

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight corrosion to rear floor os and ns

Pass 5 May 2017 135,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (turret) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (turret) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 135,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (turret) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (turret) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 132,375 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 132,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 126,381 miles

fuel tank breather pipe in poor condition

slight corrosion in nearside and offside rear wheel arches

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 27 Apr 2015 126,374 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

fuel tank breather pipe in poor condition

slight corrosion in nearside and offside rear wheel arches

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2014 120,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 113,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 107,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 107,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 101,112 miles

offside rear tyre worn inside edge.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 94,542 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,099 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,099 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 78,663 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,026 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 60,985 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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S168 LTP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S168 LTP, 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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S168 LTP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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