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S322 LTP

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,272 mi
Last recorded98,272 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS322 LTP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 98,270 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,243 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 93,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,956 miles

Fuel tank vent pipe corroded but not leaking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some corrosion to front crossmember

Fail 3 Aug 2016 86,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door sill (5.2.6)

Fuel tank vent pipe corroded but not leaking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,731 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside both previously repaired (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,320 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 81,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,938 miles

Front crossmember slight corrosion

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front wheel slight binding

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,239 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 75,239 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 71,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,422 miles

rear of nearside and offside sill panels corroded

slight imbalance on rear brake application

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,202 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 65,202 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 47,045 miles

Screw in N/S/R tyre.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,727 miles

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

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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S322 LTP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S322 LTP, 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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S322 LTP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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