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S656 HKO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,872 mi
Last recorded99,872 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 HKO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 99,872 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 99,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 96,343 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,890 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 87,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 87,380 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,261 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,100 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 81,100 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 74,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 74,816 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 70,576 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

alternator and power steering belts perishing

both outer sills slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

oil pressure switch has a slight leak off oil

vehicle back panel slight damage

Fail 29 Apr 2009 62,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

alternator and power steering belts perishing

both outer sills slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

oil pressure switch has a slight leak off oil

vehicle back panel slight damage

Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,777 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,611 miles

Both front tyres are below 1.6mm at adges but are stepped tread tyres.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 45,886 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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S656 HKO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S656 HKO, 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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S656 HKO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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