MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lower mounting bolt sheared off (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipes corroding
Exhaust system corroding on joints
Fuel Pipes corroding
Handbrake high - BORDERLINE
N/SF tyre getting low and wearing on inner edge
Outer sills corroding and getting weak
Rear tyres cracking
Underbody and suspension components corroding
Various suspension bushes deteriorating
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust system corroding on joints
Fuel Pipes corroding
Handbrake high - BORDERLINE
Brake pipes corroding
N/SF tyre getting low and wearing on inner edge
Outer sills corroding and getting weak
Rear tyres cracking
Underbody and suspension components corroding
Various suspension bushes deteriorating
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside washer poor
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage cooler pipe (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside washer poor
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage cooler pipe (2.3.3b)
fan belts cracking
n/s/f tyre close to limit
n/s/r sill corroding and getting weak
outer cv boots cracking
power steering pipes wet
stone chip in o/s/f headlight
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
fan belts cracking
n/s/f tyre close to limit
n/s/r sill corroding and getting weak
outer cv boots cracking
power steering pipes wet
stone chip in o/s/f headlight
chassis legs starting to corrode
fanbelts cracking
front brakes binding
imballance on front brakes boarderline
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/f tyre worn on both edges and getting low
outer cv boots splitting
power steering pipes wet
sills corroding
stone chip to o/s headlight
fan belt badly cracking
front brakes binding
n/s washer partialy blocked
n/s/f tyre badly scuffed on outer wall
n/s/f tyre badly worn on outside edge and has a screw in it
n/s/r tyre cracking and has a nail in it
power steering pipes wet and fluid below min
various pannels damaged and n/s has fresh scratches on n/s
various underbody pannels corroding
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fan belt badly cracking
front brakes binding
n/s washer partialy blocked
n/s/f tyre badly scuffed on outer wall
n/s/f tyre badly worn on outside edge and has a screw in it
n/s/r tyre cracking and has a nail in it
power steering pipes wet and fluid below min
various pannels damaged and n/s has fresh scratches on n/s
various underbody pannels corroding
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion.
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S524 GEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 S524 GEC, 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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S524 GEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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