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S429 ETM

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,292 mi
Last recorded77,292 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 ETM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,292 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 77,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,539 miles

Nearside Rear deterioating (cracking)

Fail 9 Jul 2018 74,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached broken (sharp edge) (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear deterioating (cracking)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,252 miles

Nearside rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside rear Tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2016 68,252 miles

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

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

Nearside rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside rear Tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,448 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn inner/outer edge

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,447 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F Tyre worn inner/outer edge

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,575 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 60,574 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,039 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,670 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 55,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,591 miles

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

front discs wron

Fail 20 Jul 2010 52,590 miles

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

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

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

front discs wron

Fail 24 Jul 2009 48,414 miles

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

n/s/front tyre slighty cut on outer wall

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,414 miles

n/s/front tyre slighty cut on outer wall

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,486 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 43,461 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,233 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 29,178 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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S429 ETM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S429 ETM, 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 S429 ETM registered?

S429 ETM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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