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S393 TAD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

203,297 mi
Last recorded203,297 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 TAD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 203,297 miles

CORROSION-SILLS-FLOOR-CHASSIS-BRAKE PIPES-F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 203,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

CORROSION-SILLS-FLOOR-CHASSIS-BRAKE PIPES-F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 179,933 miles

off side front shock absorber starting to leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 179,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

off side front shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 167,150 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 167,150 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 148,834 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 148,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SILLS-FLOOR-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.O/S+N/S OUTER C/V BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 129,688 miles

CORROSION MISC BRAKE PIPES.O/S/F+N/S/F C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL.NOISE O/S/R BRAKE.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 129,688 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)

CORROSION MISC BRAKE PIPES.O/S/F+N/S/F C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL.NOISE O/S/R BRAKE.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 106,515 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.CORROSION O/S/R BRAKE PIPE.MINOR PLAY F BALL JOINTS/RACK.DAMAGE O/S/R TYRE WALL.BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 106,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.CORROSION O/S/R BRAKE PIPE.MINOR PLAY F BALL JOINTS/RACK.DAMAGE O/S/R TYRE WALL.BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 87,122 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 74,824 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 74,824 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 67,396 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 64,479 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 61,032 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 61,032 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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S393 TAD 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 S393 TAD, 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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S393 TAD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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