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S282 SVK

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,959 mi
Last recorded113,959 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 SVK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 113,959 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 113,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 103,260 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 103,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 and o/s/r discs corroded.

engine oil leak.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 92,353 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 shocker dust boots badly deteriorated

brake fluid low

offside front chassis leg badly deteriorated

stone chip in offside front headlamp

sump badly corroded - leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2009 92,348 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 shocker dust boots badly deteriorated

offside front chassis leg badly corroded

stone chip in offside headlamp

sump badly corroded - leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 73,910 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 73,910 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 646,789 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 64,689 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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S282 SVK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S282 SVK, 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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S282 SVK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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