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S185 DDV

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

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Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 DDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

underside has signs of corrosion . (small areas and repairs have been sprayed in a protective spray) recommend cleaning back and treating the underside in a protective treatment to help prevent further corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2025 134,878 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on the rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

previously wax oil /treated i recommend this be refreshed

Pass 8 Aug 2024 102,616 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively road wheel difficult to turn by hand whilst jacked (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside has been previously wax oiled

Pass 18 Aug 2023 100,223 miles

rear underside needs waxoiling

Pass 8 Aug 2022 97,486 miles

previous repairs have been undersealed

the underside of vehicle and components need a protective treatment applied

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,934 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded but is secure

Fail 11 Aug 2020 89,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded but is secure

Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 82,930 miles

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,630 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,297 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 72,297 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,971 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,547 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,246 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,242 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 66,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,754 miles

front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated

front tyres worn on inside and outside edges but have raised tread pattern

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,811 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 58,427 miles

chip in offside lower part of front windscreen

exhaust rusty

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 56,171 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside reverse light not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,253 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 43,879 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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S185 DDV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S185 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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What year was S185 DDV registered?

S185 DDV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S185 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 DDV shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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