MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
heavy underside corrosion
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
heavy underside corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)
exhaust system in poor condition
extensive weld repairs to rear outer sills
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)
exhaust system in poor condition
Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED
REAR CHASSIS CORRODED
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED
REAR CHASSIS CORRODED
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
nearside front tyre perished
nearside rear inner sill corroded
offside rear inner sill corroded
Front exhaust joint to cat corroded.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.
Nearside rear tyre shows signs of being run under pressure.
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front exhaust joint to cat corroded.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.
Nearside rear tyre shows signs of being run under pressure.
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front exhaust mounting very corroded
n/s/r tyre inner wall scuffed
some drag on o/s/f brake
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front exhaust mounting very corroded
n/s/r tyre inner wall scuffed
some drag on o/s/f brake
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
reverse light lens broken
slight dragon o/s/f brake
wear on tyre walls on o/s/r
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
reverse light lens broken
slight dragon o/s/f brake
wear on tyre walls on o/s/r
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
GENERAL CORROSION/MUD FOULING/CLEAN WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS TYRES-O/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R CLOSE LIMIT
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
GENERAL CORROSION/MUD FOULING/CLEAN WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS TYRES-O/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R CLOSE LIMIT
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S189 LAM 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 68.4%.
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 S189 LAM, 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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S189 LAM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.
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