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S768 BPP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,023 mi
Last recorded113,023 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 BPP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2012 113,023 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 109,339 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust has been repaired , and not leaking

the sills have been repaired . and then thew repair has been painted . a full inspection of this repair in depth is not possible , but appears ok for the mot .

Fail 13 Jun 2011 109,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust has been repaired , and not leaking

Fail 30 Jun 2010 105,473 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 105,473 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 100,400 miles

cv boots cracking

sills / floors and chassis corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 97,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 92,669 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 92,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

ADVISE FRONT LINK ROD BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

ADVISE O/S REAR DAMPER GETTING WEAK NO LEAKS FOUND

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO FRONT CROSSMEMBER

ADVISE SLIGHT JUDDER FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKES

ADVISE SLIGHT LEAK IN PIPE AREA OF POWER STEERING LOW PRESSURE SIDE OF RESOVOIR

Pass 12 Jun 2006 81,207 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 81,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

slight run out detected on rear drums on rolling road

Pass 7 Jun 2005 74,236 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 74,236 miles

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

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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S768 BPP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S768 BPP, 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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S768 BPP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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