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S414 KAN

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,439 mi
Last recorded104,439 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 KAN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,439 miles

Front panel lower section is heavily corroded

Fuel filler pipe support bracket is heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coilsprings are heavily corroded

Sump is heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 104,437 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front panel lower section is heavily corroded

Fuel filler pipe support bracket is heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coilsprings are heavily corroded

Sump is heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,265 miles

power steering pipe behind rad is weeping, outer sills are blistered and weak, exhaust system is corroded and centre sectin is holed and blowing, outer cv gators are greasy, rear brakes not woking together

Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,228 miles

both rear tyres are excessivly perished, front cross member is blistered and weak, oil pipe behind radiator is weeping, offside rear tyre is worn near to the limit.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 98,228 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are excessivly perished, front cross member is blistered and weak, oil pipe behind radiator is weeping, offside rear tyre is worn near to the limit.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,474 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded and close to failure, front lower crossmember corroded, offside rear tyre near limit, offside outer CV gaitor greasy, chip in screen

Fail 31 Jul 2012 92,451 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear outer sill corroded and close to failure, front lower crossmember corroded, offside rear tyre near limit, offside outer CV gaitor greasy, chip in screen

Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,219 miles

front lower crossmember blistered, power steering pipe has misting on it, both outer rear sills blistered

Fail 1 Aug 2011 87,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front lower crossmember blistered, power steering pipe has misting on it, both outer rear sills blistered

Pass 5 Aug 2010 81,221 miles

both aims on lower limit, offside front tyre bald edge, rear exhaust joint blowing, front crossmember is corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 81,008 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both aims on lower limit, offside front tyre bald edge, rear exhaust joint blowing, front crossmember is corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2009 75,662 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 75,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,263 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 74,243 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Surface corrosion in outer sills

Fail 19 Jul 2007 72,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 69,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 60,253 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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S414 KAN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc 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 S414 KAN, 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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S414 KAN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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