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S420 SNM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

177,769 mi
Last recorded177,769 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 SNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2019 177,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 172,748 miles

Both outer sills show signs of corrosion and welded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2018 172,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills show signs of corrosion and welded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2017 163,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch x3 (2.4.A.3)

fuel breather pipe rusty

tracking check

Fail 20 Jun 2017 163,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking to front (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-65-14 both front worn on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

tracking check

Pass 13 Jun 2016 151,284 miles

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

osf mirror casing missing

Fail 9 Jun 2016 151,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

osf mirror casing missing

wipers poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2015 135,324 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 135,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 115,596 miles

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

both sills and o/s/r floor pan surface corrosion

Fail 27 May 2014 115,596 miles

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

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

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

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

both sills and o/s/r floor pan surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2013 102,055 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to offside b post and doorsteps,both outer sills,offside rear floor pan

front exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,263 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,375 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 85,375 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,052 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 79,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,583 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,058 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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S420 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S420 SNM, 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 S420 SNM registered?

S420 SNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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