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S448 EGC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,760 mi
Last recorded130,760 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 EGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 130,760 miles

all coil springs corroded

auxiliary belts cracked /perished

both front outer constant velocity gaiters have slight grease emission

both rear outer brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underbody areas,not yet excessive ,rear sills ,front panel ,fuel filler pipes

front wiper blades poor

offside front brake pad low

offside front chassis rail corroded

slight movement in handbrake lever

small stonechip /crack in windscreen

underseal applied to all areas repaired by welding

Fail 12 Nov 2015 130,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch/sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in boot (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

all coil springs corroded

auxiliary belts cracked /perished

both front outer constant velocity gaiters have slight grease emission

both rear outer brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underbody areas,not yet excessive ,rear sills ,front panel ,fuel filler pipes

offside front brake pad low

offside front chassis rail corroded

child seat fitted to offside rear (dangerous in view of seat belt corrosion)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 126,083 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 126,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 122,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 28 Oct 2013 122,414 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 17 Nov 2012 120,872 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 120,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 113,819 miles

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

front number plate loose but not insecure

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

n/s/r wheel trim missing

o/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 14 Oct 2011 113,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

front number plate loose but not insecure

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

n/s/r wheel trim missing

o/s wiper smearing slightly

o/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2010 110,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 105,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 100,610 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded to flexi hoses

nearside rear outer sidewall of tyre cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2008 100,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded to flexi hoses

nearside rear outer sidewall of tyre cracked

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 8 Nov 2007 94,713 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 94,713 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 92,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 87,381 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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S448 EGC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S448 EGC, 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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S448 EGC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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