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S318 DDU

1998 Nissan Almera

Purple Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,217 mi
Last recorded61,217 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 DDU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 61,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 61,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 57,569 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,259 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 54,258 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 52,102 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 52,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,128 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 20,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,929 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,187 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 47,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 44,429 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,335 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 14 Jul 2012 22,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken up

Pass 14 Jul 2012 22,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken up

Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,559 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,242 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,303 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,177 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,341 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 17,336 miles

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

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

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

near side sill damaged

tested in wet

Fail 25 Jul 2006 16,464 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 15,319 miles

nearside door sill damaged

rear number plate marked

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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S318 DDU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Purple with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S318 DDU, 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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What year was S318 DDU registered?

S318 DDU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S318 DDU safe to buy?

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