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S459 CNM

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,334 mi
Last recorded113,334 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 CNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 113,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 109,179 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 109,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 103,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,922 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower outer sill has corrosion and a repair but not excessive

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,196 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 79,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,478 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 54,451 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,278 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 41,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,508 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 34,508 miles

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

Exhaust blowing on rear joint.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,699 miles

N/S/R tailgate light assy damaged

front crossmember and rear underfloor surface rusting

rear metal brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 27 Jul 2007 33,699 miles

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

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

N/S/R tailgate light assy damaged

front crossmember and rear underfloor surface rusting

rear metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,808 miles

rear metal brake pipes surface rusting

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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S459 CNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S459 CNM, 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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S459 CNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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