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S743 DMV

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,899 mi
Last recorded106,899 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 DMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 106,899 miles

Corrosion in offside body sill

Fail 4 Feb 2014 106,899 miles

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

Corrosion in offside body sill

Pass 6 Feb 2013 106,003 miles

both outer cv gaitors perishing but not split

corrosion on offside rear outer sill but not holed

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 5 Feb 2013 106,003 miles

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

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

both outer cv gaitors perishing but not split

corrosion on offside rear outer sill but not holed

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 24 Jan 2012 104,817 miles

Front wipers both split, but still clearing screen.

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 104,817 miles

Front wipers both split, but still clearing screen.

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 103,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 101,780 miles

both front outer cv gaitors perishing but not split

exhaust slightly corroded

front pads 70% worn approx

nearside front tyre on 2mm

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight weep on power steering pipes under offside front headlamp

Fail 27 Jan 2009 97,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,536 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 93,743 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 88,830 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 84,507 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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S743 DMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S743 DMV, 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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S743 DMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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