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S678 CVK

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,825 mi
Last recorded76,825 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 CVK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 76,825 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2020 76,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 73,079 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower bothside front shocks corroded

front chassi corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 May 2018 73,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower bothside front shocks corroded

front chassi corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front wiper blades split

extensive under floor corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2017 71,246 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front wiper blades split

extensive under floor corrosion

Pass 6 May 2016 68,317 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 68,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,569 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,901 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 64,901 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,489 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre 2-3mm inner edge

O/S/R & N/S/F tyres perishing inner & outer sidewalls 175/65 R14 82T

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate has slight water damage

front wiper blades smeary

the whole underside front of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 63,489 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre 2-3mm inner edge

O/S/R & N/S/F tyres perishing inner & outer sidewalls 175/65 R14 82T

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate has slight water damage

front wiper blades smeary

the whole underside front of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,515 miles

corrosion developed to underneath to vehicle

offside front tyre getting low

rear exhaust has a small blow and baffles broken up

rear exhaust rubber split

rear exhaust rubber spltting

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine mount knocking

front wipers worn

general under vehicle corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

sealable temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,556 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

long parking brake travel

o/s/f wiper blade fitted upside down

Fail 27 Apr 2009 59,556 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

long parking brake travel

o/s/f wiper blade fitted upside down

Pass 1 May 2008 58,026 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 58,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 55,946 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 53,825 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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S678 CVK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 S678 CVK, 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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S678 CVK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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