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S359 AWY

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

41,232 mi
Last recorded41,232 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 AWY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 41,232 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock adsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock adsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front engine mount corroded but not causing excessive movement

heavy surface corrosion to underbody and components

rear bumper mountings heavily corroded on both sides

Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,839 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle , body and suspension components included

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both wipers starting to smear

Fail 1 Sep 2020 37,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

175/65/14

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle , body and suspension components included

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,358 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member corroded through, but not within 30cm of a mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy surface corrosion on all surfaces. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,112 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread is cracked

corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear, not within pescribed area

exhaust system corroaded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 32,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread is cracked

corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear, not within pescribed area

exhaust system corroaded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,108 miles

exhaust system is corroaded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 32,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system corroaded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,941 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 29,941 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,869 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,722 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 25,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S359 AWY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S359 AWY, 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 S359 AWY registered?

S359 AWY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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