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S524 GEC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,899 mi
Last recorded133,899 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 GEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 133,899 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 133,898 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 130,802 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 130,801 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 127,794 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 127,793 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 125,371 miles

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 125,369 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,920 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 122,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 117,435 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 117,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 114,594 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 114,297 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 110,765 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 102,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 101,605 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 101,605 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 98,375 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 96,399 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 94,742 miles

both front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Nov 2005 88,037 miles

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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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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What year was S524 GEC registered?

S524 GEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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