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S643 DCB

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,945 mi
Last recorded110,945 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 DCB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 110,945 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 110,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 106,899 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2012 106,899 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2011 102,893 miles

Oil leak

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside rear tyre have a cut

offside rear tyre have crack

rear wiper worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 102,893 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside rear tyre have a cut

offside rear tyre have crack

rear wiper worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 99,213 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 94,640 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2009 95,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,095 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 90,086 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 84,567 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 79,444 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 79,444 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S643 DCB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S643 DCB, 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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What year was S643 DCB registered?

S643 DCB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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