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S62 ABB

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,461 mi
Last recorded156,461 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 ABB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 156,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 May 2013 156,271 miles

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

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 152,083 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 152,064 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 May 2011 143,446 miles

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

vehicle has alot of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 May 2011 143,446 miles

vehicle has alot of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 21 May 2010 131,545 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 119,825 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 113,187 miles

n/s number plate light slightly dim

o/s side repeator fading

slight blow from exhaust flexi section

spilt pin missing from n/s ball joint but replaced with locking washer

sump rusted and leaking oil

Fail 21 May 2008 113,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

n/s number plate light slightly dim

o/s side repeator fading

slight blow from exhaust flexi section

spilt pin missing from n/s ball joint but replaced with locking washer

sump rusted and leaking oil

Pass 18 May 2007 108,135 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 108,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

fuel filler neck breather rusted and holed but not seen to be leaking

Pass 19 May 2006 100,633 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 100,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

fuel filler neck small bore pipe rusted and holed but not leaking during test with either front or rear raised or on the flat.

Fail 6 Apr 2006 100,597 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

car rusty underside

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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S62 ABB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S62 ABB, 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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S62 ABB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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