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S450 MRK

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,901 mi
Last recorded94,901 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 MRK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,901 miles

Catalyst emissions only just passed on 2nd fast idle test.

Corrosion inside offside rear wheel arch around seat belt mounting.

Corrosion under and around scuff plates inside both front door apertures.

Front crossmember corroded.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak from engine.

Oil residue around power steering oil cooler pipes.

Parking brake almost at the end of it,s working travel.

Slight corrosion in offside front metal brake pipe.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 94,901 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Catalyst emissions only just passed on 2nd fast idle test.

Corrosion inside offside rear wheel arch around seat belt mounting.

Corrosion under and around scuff plates inside both front door apertures.

Front crossmember corroded.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak from engine.

Oil residue around power steering oil cooler pipes.

Parking brake almost at the end of it,s working travel.

Slight corrosion in offside front metal brake pipe.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,897 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 87,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,935 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,666 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 67,199 miles

front brake discs coroded (slight).

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,120 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 64,065 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 60,079 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 60,059 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S450 MRK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S450 MRK, 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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S450 MRK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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