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S738 GDK

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,610 mi
Last recorded35,610 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 GDK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,610 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,317 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

outer side wall in poor condition on nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2015 35,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 14 H (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

outer side wall in poor condition on nearside front tyre

outer side wall in poor condition on nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,773 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 3 Dec 2013 33,854 miles

offside inner cv boot slightly weeping grease

slight cracking to offside outer cv boot

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,729 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 31,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,315 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 30,273 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 30,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,679 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to oil sump pan

Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,449 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on limit (1.6mm)

o/s/f w-trim missing

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,921 miles

o/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 19 Nov 2007 26,921 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 30 Nov 2006 24,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

body and wheel trims scratched

o/s/f wheel trim missing

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

tyre sidewalls scuffed

Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,836 miles

body and wheel trims scratched

o/s/f wheel trim missing

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

tyre sidewalls scuffed

Pass 1 Dec 2005 22,987 miles

wheel trims scratched

o/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper split

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight cracks on tyres

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 GDK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S738 GDK, 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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S738 GDK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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