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S189 LAM

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,426 mi
Last recorded87,426 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 LAM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 87,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 86,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,948 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 86,948 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,813 miles

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

Offside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Fail 28 Aug 2015 86,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,902 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,653 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 83,653 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,057 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 78,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,107 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,724 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,499 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,127 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,612 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,612 miles

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

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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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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