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S605 MLX

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

95,800 mi
Last recorded95,800 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 MLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,800 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 95,800 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gater split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 94,386 miles

oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside nonobligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2019 94,386 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside nonobligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Aug 2018 91,694 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 87,193 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust box is corroded

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion all under the body (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 87,158 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust box is corroded

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion all under the body (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 82,424 miles

Front bumper slightly damage

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal offside rack seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides by the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper slightly damage

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,161 miles

Front bumper insecure

O/S Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 78,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

O/S Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 73,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,615 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 68,615 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,255 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

suspected filler,n/s/r lower sill.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 64,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

suspected filler,n/s/r lower sill.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,179 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 60,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyre side walls scuffed and dated

Pass 9 Oct 2010 56,345 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 56,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,193 miles

undertray missing to cover belts and engine

Fail 3 Oct 2009 52,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

undertray missing to cover belts and engine

Pass 4 Oct 2008 48,721 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 43,334 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 38,896 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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S605 MLX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 S605 MLX, 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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S605 MLX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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