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S169 EJK

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,339 mi
Last recorded118,339 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 EJK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 118,339 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 118,339 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 101,178 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2012 101,178 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,085 miles

advise both front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise near side rear tyre tread cracked

advise rear number plate faided

Fail 6 Jul 2011 93,081 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise both front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise near side rear tyre tread cracked

advise rear number plate faided

Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 133,151 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 73,148 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,148 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 68,539 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 64,413 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,228 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 59,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

some front brake imbalance..n/s is weaker than o/s brake

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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S169 EJK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S169 EJK, 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 S169 EJK registered?

S169 EJK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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