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S603 CDL

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,224 mi
Last recorded124,224 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 CDL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting, and no damping affect,, recommend replace ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven on inner edge 2mm,, tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting, and no damping affect,, recommend replace ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s headlamp , adjustor, cable tied

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot deteriorated

recommend having steering track and tyre pressures checked

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 9 Nov 2020 124,224 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed devoid of tread on inner edge,,, 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting, and no damping affect,, recommend replace ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven on inner edge 2mm,, tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting, and no damping affect,, recommend replace ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s headlamp , adjustor, cable tied

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot deteriorated

recommend having steering track and tyre pressures checked

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 22 Oct 2019 121,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn uneven 2.2mm in place,, 10 years old,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn slightly uneven, and perishing,, 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s headlamp, , adjustor cable tied

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot, slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2018 117,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight deviation in tread, slightly perished,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp adjuster inoperative, aim secured with cable tie

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front chassis cross member corroded

o/s/f outer drive shaft joint boot, perished

o/s/r tyre, tread slightly perished

Fail 16 Oct 2018 117,644 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight deviation in tread, slightly perished,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front chassis cross member corroded

o/s/f outer drive shaft joint boot, perished

o/s/r tyre, tread slightly perished

Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,344 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front chassis member slightly corroded

n/s/f wing panel, slight dent

n/s/r tyre, very slight deviation in tread, slightly perished

o/s/r tyre, tread slightly perished

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 113,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

front chassis member slightly corroded

n/s/f wing panel, slight dent

n/s/r tyre, very slight deviation in tread, slightly perished

o/s/r tyre, tread slightly perished

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 106,925 miles

Oil leak oil contamination, engine ()

front cross member, slight corrosion

minor dent, n/s/f wing panel

o/s and n/s front tyres worn slightly on edges

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,730 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 100,730 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers (8.2.3)

advise, handbrake travel

service brake performance 50%, mot min pass mark 50%,, recommend check

Pass 1 Nov 2014 93,658 miles

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

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

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

advise handbrake travel

minor dent in nearside front wing panel

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track, and tyre pressures

tyre size 185/65/14/ h

Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,916 miles

advise handbrake travel

offside front wiper rubber perished on end

small dent in nearside front wing panel

Fail 2 Nov 2013 85,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise handbrake travel

offside front wiper rubber perished on end

small dent in nearside front wing panel

Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,462 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,786 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,477 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 61,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,414 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 58,414 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,599 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 56,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,058 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 54,058 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 50,684 miles

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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S603 CDL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S603 CDL, 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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S603 CDL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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