MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front lower suspension arms very rusty
both outer sills welded
engine oil leak
lower front member very rusty
oil leak at sump area
under body corrosion
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front lower suspension arms very rusty
both outer sills welded
engine oil leak
lower front member very rusty
oil leak at sump area
under body corrosion
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shockabsobers rusty
front lower under member bellow rad very rusty
n/s front tyre starting to scrub on inner edges
o/s front coil spring rusty
oil leaks from sump and oil switch area
plates welded to both outer sills
under body corrosion and surface rust on front and rear suspension parts
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shockabsobers rusty
front lower under member bellow rad very rusty
n/s front tyre starting to scrub on inner edges
o/s front coil spring rusty
oil leaks from sump and oil switch area
plates welded to both outer sills
under body corrosion and surface rust on front and rear suspension parts
front and rear suspension parts rusty
front brake discs slightly worn
heavy under body corrosion
n/s front outer cv boot starting to perish
o/s reverse light inop
oil leak at sump area
possible o/s front outer brake pad stating to get low
rear number plate starting to fade
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front and rear suspension parts rusty
front brake discs slightly worn
heavy under body corrosion
n/s front outer cv boot starting to perish
o/s reverse light inop
oil leak at sump area
possible o/s front outer brake pad stating to get low
rear number plate starting to fade
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bad oil leak at sump area
exhaust system rusty
fronr tracking needs checking
front and rear suspension parts very rusty
heavy surface rust at both rear outer sill patches
nail in n/s rear tyre
o/s rear reverse light inop
under body corrosion
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
evidence of welding on both outer sills
front lower panel corroded badly
n/s door mirror damaged
o/s rear reverse light inop
possible o/s front brake pads starting to stick in calliper
sump leaking badly and corroded badly
under body corrosion
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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S52 DHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 S52 DHO, 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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S52 DHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.
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