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S507 SMS

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,181 mi
Last recorded111,181 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS507 SMS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2015 111,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

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

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

front cross member slightly corroded ok at time of test

front exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight play in rack ball end offside ok at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,829 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 105,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,530 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorating.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 100,530 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 95,591 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 95,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,903 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 89,900 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,970 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,970 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 75,448 miles

Oil leak

early signs of corrosion appearing n/s/f suspension turret and o/s/r outer sill

Fail 2 Aug 2008 75,442 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

early signs of corrosion appearing n/s/f suspension turret and o/s/r outer sill

Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,921 miles

nearside rear outer sill slight surface corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,319 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 65,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 58,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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S507 SMS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S507 SMS, 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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S507 SMS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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