MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded To hole (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Excessively corroded to an extent that mounting can break off (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember with radiator mount and power steering pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength To hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and body (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Mount bracket to body ,Body rusted away (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Reverse light inop
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Came on with a tap (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (highlighted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail and drivers floor-pan (6.1.B.2)
fuel cap sealing ring slight perishing
Offside Front tyre tread low and worn on inner edge
fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front tyre tread low and worn on inner edge
fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking
filler neck and pipes very rusty
gearbox oil leak
general body and component rust
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak from gear box
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak from gear box
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel filler pipe corroded
o/s/f tyre low on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
exhaust system corroded
power steering pipe damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
odometer unreadable
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
odometer unreadable
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
all tyres on 3mm tread depth
all tyres on 3mm tread depth
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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S476 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S476 HFC, 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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S476 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.
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