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S602 LLJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,733 mi
Last recorded139,733 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS602 LLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 139,733 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 139,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator belt split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 132,676 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 132,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 122,098 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 118,425 miles

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

corrosion holes in both rear cosmetic extensions to outer sills (lower end of rear wings)

offside front tyre low tread on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2012 118,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion holes in both rear cosmetic extensions to outer sills (lower end of rear wings)

offside front tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 111,801 miles

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

both lower ends of rear wheel arches corroded at join of outer sills

drivers seat belt requires manual assistance to retract

Fail 31 Jan 2011 111,801 miles

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

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

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

both lower ends of rear wheel arches corroded at join of outer sills

drivers seat belt requires manual assistance to retract

Pass 29 Jan 2010 104,785 miles

drivers seat belt difficult to retract

rear outer sill outer cover corroded through

Fail 29 Jan 2010 104,785 miles

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

drivers seat belt difficult to retract

rear outer sill outer cover corroded through

Pass 30 Jan 2009 91,904 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 91,904 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 80,194 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 79,569 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,540 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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S602 LLJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S602 LLJ, 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 S602 LLJ registered?

S602 LLJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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