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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catlyst joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catlyst joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front exhaust mount at front of centre silencer detached, system secure
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front exhaust mount at front of centre silencer detached, system secure
Central Rear wiper defective
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Spare tyre defective ()
Central Rear wiper blade defective
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Spare tyre defective ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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S397 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 S397 LPX, 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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S397 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 1998.
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