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S670 DPT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,865 mi
Last recorded108,865 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS670 DPT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 108,865 miles

both front coil springs rusty at the top

chip on the screen

have wax oiled the rear chassis , springs at the topand under the o/s/r wheel arch

rear chassis rusty and weak in places

under the o/s/r wheel arch rusty and weak in places

Fail 2 Nov 2012 108,865 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)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front coil springs rusty at the top

chip on the screen

n/s reverse light inop

o/s/f brake back plate rubbing the disc

rear brake balance is poor

rear chassis rusty and weak in places

slight bind on the front brakes and the balance is poor

under the o/s/r wheel arch rusty and weak in places

Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,298 miles

Oil leak

multiply minor damage areas to screen

o/s outer sill getting weak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust underneath

Fail 24 Oct 2011 99,298 miles

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

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

Oil leak

multiply minor damage areas to screen

o/s outer sill getting weak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust underneath

Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,561 miles

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

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

chips in screen

Fail 25 Oct 2010 92,561 miles

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

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

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

chips in screen

front disc deteriorating

front pads low

Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,890 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,694 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 78,645 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,937 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 71,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 66,585 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2006 66,585 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 66,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2005 58,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 58,494 miles

Nearside Rear 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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S670 DPT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S670 DPT, 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 S670 DPT registered?

S670 DPT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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