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S208 LTP

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

231,062 mi
Last recorded231,062 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 LTP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 231,062 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 231,038 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 220,949 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak every where ()

offside front headlight pattern dim

Pass 2 Sep 2016 210,984 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

small crack n/s/f windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2016 210,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel end (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

small crack n/s/f windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2015 198,761 miles

dampness around power steering piping

front exhaust pipe joint poor

general corrosion to underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2015 198,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened area around spring mount (2.4.C.3c)

dampness around power steering piping

front exhaust pipe joint poor

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 188,225 miles

fuel tank piping rusty,,n/s/rear brake piping rusted.areas of rusting not yet in prescribed areas,front brake pads are worn/general oil leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2014 188,171 miles

Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

fuel tank piping rusty,,n/s/rear brake piping rusted.areas of rusting not yet in prescribed areas,front brake pads are worn/general oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2013 175,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres scrubbing out inner edges

general corrosion under vehicle and front crossmember very corroded and corrosion on fuel pipes

wash bottle insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2013 175,901 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres scrubbing out inner edges

general corrosion under vehicle and front crossmember very corroded and corrosion on fuel pipes

wash bottle insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2012 163,612 miles

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

headlamp lenses/reflectors poor condition..can just make out beam image//rusting to front cross member/o/side front inner wing/all rear brake and fuel piping is rusted//general corosion to underbody and components.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 149,845 miles

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

offside and nearside inner sills starting to corrode at rear

offside front coil spring corroded at top

petrol filler and breather pipes in a corroded condition

Fail 6 Sep 2011 149,845 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner wing in a corroded condition

offside and nearside inner sills starting to corrode at rear

offside front coil spring corroded at top

petrol filler and breather pipes in a corroded condition

Pass 5 Aug 2010 135,775 miles

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

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

front brakes discs and pads worn....rear brakes drums show run out on test...n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall...rear brake piping rusted....

Fail 5 Aug 2010 135,775 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brakes discs and pads worn....rear brakes drums show run out on test...n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall...rear brake piping rusted....

Pass 4 Aug 2009 120,540 miles

advise corosion noted to rear brake piping [above axle beam]...advise replace.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 109,487 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 109,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 95,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 84,973 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 84,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S208 LTP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S208 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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S208 LTP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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