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S515 OUT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,813 mi
Last recorded149,813 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 OUT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 149,813 miles

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

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

clutch pedal is low

Fail 29 Jul 2014 149,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal is low

Pass 3 Aug 2013 141,354 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

o/s door mirror cracked and damaged front no plate damaged ,stone chip in o/s headlight

Fail 25 Jul 2013 141,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

o/s door mirror cracked and damaged front no plate damaged ,stone chip in o/s headlight

Fail 23 Jul 2012 133,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

stone chip in o/s headlight

Pass 23 Jul 2012 133,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stone chip in o/s headlight

Pass 3 Aug 2011 126,915 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 112,419 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 112,414 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,814 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 98,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 90,497 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear brake pipes poorly shaped and secured

Nearside 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 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 90,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear brake pipes poorly shaped and secured

Nearside 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 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 24 Jul 2007 85,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight brake imballance on front brakes

Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,799 miles

19% front brake inbalance

both rear outer sills rusty

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2006 79,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

19% FRONT BRAKE IMBALENCE

NEAR SIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFF SIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED †

Pass 28 Jul 2005 75,560 miles

corrosion in both rear pipes to flexible hoses.

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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S515 OUT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S515 OUT, 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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S515 OUT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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