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S353 TWA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 TWA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

generally corroded underneath

Pass 13 Apr 2016

generaly coruded under neath

o/s/r tyer perised

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

generaly coruded under neath

o/s/r tyer perised

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,698 miles

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

Oil leak

generaly corouded under neath

o/s/r tyre perised

Fail 22 Mar 2015 93,675 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

generaly corouded under neath

o/s/r tyre perised

Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,323 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 91,255 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,856 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seat fiited nearside rear (unable to test seatbelt)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,944 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 81,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to front no plate

front chassis underside of car very rusty

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,881 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,146 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 72,122 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,491 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 67,484 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,782 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,517 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,179 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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S353 TWA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S353 TWA, 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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S353 TWA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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