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S290 LLJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,252 mi
Last recorded142,252 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 LLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,252 miles

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 141,841 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing swivel split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Drive belt excessively worn both belts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing swivel split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached under wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached under wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 128,385 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 128,385 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 118,830 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 118,829 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leek (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported connection corroded through (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2017 111,985 miles

Front radiator crossmember corroded

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 25 May 2016 105,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lock stiff (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 May 2016 105,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lock stiff (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 May 2015 98,262 miles

corrsion underside

o/s/f door lock poor

Fail 27 May 2015 98,262 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

corrsion underside

o/s/f door lock poor

Pass 20 May 2014 93,286 miles

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)

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

slight corrsion underside

Fail 20 May 2014 93,286 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

slight corrsion underside

Pass 15 May 2013 89,236 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 May 2013 89,236 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 May 2012 84,997 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 84,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 79,670 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 79,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 71,526 miles

Long handbrake travel, o/s/r tyre perished

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

Fail 18 May 2010 71,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Long handbrake travel, o/s/r tyre perished

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

Pass 18 May 2009 65,212 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2008 57,888 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 51,855 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 45,655 miles

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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S290 LLJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S290 LLJ, 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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S290 LLJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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