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S211 AGP

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,124 mi
Last recorded103,124 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 AGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 103,124 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 103,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 103,090 miles

Emissions not tested no cat fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint moving in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closure behind wheel marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button not working (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both

Fail 23 Mar 2020 103,088 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly handbrake has been modified with no button (1.1.6 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front metal protruding above front bumper

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

Exhaust noisy exhaust is louder than normal (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front sill has bad corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear body at rear badly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel well badly corroded

Offside Front sill has bad corrosion

Offside Front wheel catching brake caliper

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear body at rear badly corroded

Offside Rear wheel well badly corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench seat missing

battery light on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 103,066 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 101,431 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,487 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 58,487 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

advise all flexible brake pipes are not fitted as in standard clips and fittings

advise n/s/r inner corner valance is holed but not within 30 cm of a suspension mounting point.

advise no air bag fitted to steering wheel

advise rear seat and belts are not fitted.

advise skin pans fitted to front and rear affecting vue of some suspension and mounting components.

all tyre state for rally use .

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,969 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f flasher taped in

no air bag fitted to steering wheel

no rear seats fitted at test

o/s/r coil spring not seated in bottom platform correctly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 91,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 82,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 70,295 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 70,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 52,390 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,390 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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S211 AGP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S211 AGP, 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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S211 AGP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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