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S625 DFA

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,034 mi
Last recorded121,034 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 DFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2011 121,034 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 110,781 miles

early corrosion on o/s rear floor rail

early corrosion on rear o/s chassis

Fail 21 Jan 2010 110,740 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

early corrosion on o/s rear floor rail

early corrosion on rear o/s chassis

Pass 19 Jan 2009 99,393 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 99,390 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 90,674 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 90,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 81,449 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 73,761 miles

rear brake pipes corroded †rear pads thin and discs corroded †n/s/r shocker leaking oil

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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S625 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S625 DFA, 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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S625 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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