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S316 NAB

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,156 mi
Last recorded88,156 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 NAB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,156 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 87,249 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security osf and nsf both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

car is extensively welded and undersealed byu the rear axle

Fail 3 Feb 2021 87,238 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security osf and nsf both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

car is extensively welded and undersealed byu the rear axle

Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,645 miles

Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security osr and nsr both . not reducing the strength (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 86,642 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security osr and nsr both . not reducing the strength (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,336 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIATED

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS ON INNER WALL

Fail 28 Jan 2019 85,332 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NS OS OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIATED

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS ON INNER WALL

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,876 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,398 miles

FRONT TYRES DETERIATED ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,953 miles

OS FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE FRONT FLEXIU BRAKE PIPES FERRELS CORRODED

WIPER BLADES DETERIATED FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES DETERIATED

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,700 miles

OS FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS AROUND OUTER WALL ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,247 miles

front wiper blades split. front & rear number plates delaminated, offside front tyre worn close to limit, front brake discs & pads worn

Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,717 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,717 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 75,549 miles

Front number plate cracked not affecting ledgibility

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,549 miles

Front number plate cracked not affecting ledgibility

Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,644 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 73,644 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,130 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 70,120 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,822 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 65,818 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 65,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,489 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 59,495 miles

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

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

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

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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S316 NAB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S316 NAB, 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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S316 NAB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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