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S738 EHR

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,246 mi
Last recorded74,246 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 EHR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,246 miles

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

Possible puncture in offside rear tyre.

STRONG ADVISORY - A power steering hose is deteriorated & fluid is seeping from its to connection onto oil cooler pipe.

Fail 30 Oct 2010 73,935 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Possible puncture in offside rear tyre.

STRONG ADVISORY - NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS PUNCTURED.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,270 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 62,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,326 miles

ADVISE FRONT VALANCE DAMAGED

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 53,237 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 53,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

FRONT TYRERS WORN UNEVEN

Pass 9 Dec 2006 43,449 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2005 36,797 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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S738 EHR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S738 EHR, 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 S738 EHR registered?

S738 EHR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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