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S536 HWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,919 mi
Last recorded80,919 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 80,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,632 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,993 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 69,993 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,244 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 64,242 miles

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,417 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 62,417 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,030 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 57,934 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,934 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,064 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 54,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,488 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 49,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,378 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 45,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,606 miles

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

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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S536 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S536 HWL, 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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S536 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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