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S626 HWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,391 mi
Last recorded120,391 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS626 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 120,391 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 114,895 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 107,826 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 107,825 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 100,889 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 100,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 92,777 miles

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

O/S/F tyre bald on the Inside

Fail 21 Dec 2009 92,775 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre bald on the Inside

Pass 17 Dec 2008 84,408 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 84,407 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 76,778 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 67,625 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 67,566 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 58,288 miles

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

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

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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S626 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S626 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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S626 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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