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S476 UYA

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,470 mi
Last recorded135,470 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 UYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 135,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to centre has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake pipes coated/greased in places

corrosion to front and rear inner wings

corrosion to front cross-member

corrosion to offside rear floor pan

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2021 128,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion and small hole to offside rear floor pan not within prescribed area

corrosion to front lower cross-member

corrosion to front nearside and offside inner wings

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 13 Jul 2021 128,402 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion and small hole to offside rear floor pan not within prescribed area

corrosion to front lower cross-member

corrosion to front nearside and offside inner wings

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2020 121,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 121,555 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear arch is starting to corrode not rusted through yet

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 106,682 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear arch is starting to corrode not rusted through yet

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,862 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,540 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,535 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,512 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

broth front antiroll bar end link bushes perished

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r shock absorber dust boot come adrift

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,536 miles

both front antiroll bar end link bushes perished

both rear brake flexi pipes corroded at ferrules

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to perish (sidewall)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,544 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,489 miles

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

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

rear number plate delaminated

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,578 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,385 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 48,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

poor repair to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,056 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 46,951 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)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing

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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S476 UYA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYA, 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 UYA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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