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S482 KDD

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 KDD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Nearside rear tyre inner treads slightly stepped

corrosion to rear sills

crack in windscreen, outside drivers view of the road

Fail 13 Mar 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Nearside rear tyre inner treads slightly stepped

Offside front brake pads worn low

corrosion to rear sills

crack in windscreen, outside drivers view of the road

Fail 19 Mar 2013 147,819 miles

Big crack in windscreen behind mirror

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear shock absorber wet with oil

rear to middle exhaust sections corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 147,819 miles

Big crack in windscreen behind mirror

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear shock absorber wet with oil

rear to middle exhaust sections corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 120,394 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 119,821 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,724 miles

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

nearside front track rod end ball joint gaitor split

nearside rear lamp broken

slight inner edge wear offside front tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2011 97,713 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

nearside front track rod end ball joint gaitor split

nearside rear lamp broken

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight inner edge wear offside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 83,273 miles

n.s.r outer sill starting to corrode

o.s.r outer sill starting to corrode

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 24 Mar 2010 83,273 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n.s.r outer sill starting to corrode

o.s.r outer sill starting to corrode

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,320 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 68,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,270 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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S482 KDD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S482 KDD, 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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S482 KDD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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