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S771 KUT

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,850 mi
Last recorded126,850 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 KUT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 126,850 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front indicator loose

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

front end damage

front lower frame very rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2013 126,850 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front indicator loose

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

front end damage

front lower frame very rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2012 116,596 miles

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

front bumper damaged

front chassis cross-member severely rusted through around engine mounting

n/s/r wheel arch rusted with jagged edges

number plates in very poor condition

rear brake judder

rear brake pipes rusted but are greased so unable to fully inspect

Fail 8 Jun 2012 116,596 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

front chassis cross-member severely rusted through around engine mounting

n/s/r wheel arch rusted with jagged edges

number plates in very poor condition

rear brake judder

rear brake pipes rusted but are greased so unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Mar 2011 103,552 miles

exhaust bracket corroded and partially snapped at catalyst

n/s/f coil corroded

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s cv boot perished

o/s/f coil spring corroded

radiator support panel corroded

rear plate poor condition

screen chipped

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all rear brake pipes rusty ,but have been greased so unable to fully assess

bad rear brake judder

front cross-member rusty

o/s/f brake judder

rear number plate on poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2010 93,180 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all rear brake pipes rusty ,but have been greased so unable to fully assess

bad rear brake judder

front cross-member rusty

o/s/f brake judder

rear number plate on poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,541 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front driveshaft outer cv boots perrished

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

knocking noise under car during roller brake test not found.

n/s/f suspension coil spring rusty

n/s/r tyre valve perrished

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2009 86,540 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front driveshaft outer cv boots perrished

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

knocking noise under car during roller brake test not found.

n/s/f suspension coil spring rusty

n/s/r tyre valve perrished

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2007 78,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2007 78,934 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 69,068 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

N/S/F tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT

O/S/R tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 63,364 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 63,364 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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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S771 KUT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S771 KUT, 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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S771 KUT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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