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S346 DDV

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS346 DDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015

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

corrosion on underside

Fail 22 May 2015

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

corrosion on underside

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,386 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013
Fail 31 May 2013

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

Pass 30 May 2012 96,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

surface corrsoion to underbody panels - may require further attention soon

Fail 28 May 2012 96,566 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

surface corrsoion to underbody panels - may require further attention soon

Pass 21 May 2011 81,825 miles

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

Front radiator support panel rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2011 81,825 miles

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

Front radiator support panel rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2010 73,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 73,545 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 65,056 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 55,785 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 50,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 50,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 44,054 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS

L/H/R AND R/H/R TYRES MODERATLY PERISHED

Pass 30 Nov 2005 41,844 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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S346 DDV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S346 DDV, 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 S346 DDV registered?

S346 DDV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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