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S782 BWU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 BWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 104,053 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,991 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,057 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 96,057 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,016 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,155 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 88,155 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,047 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 84,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,453 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 79,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,848 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,983 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,638 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

general under vehicle corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2008 61,638 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arches corroding

general under vehicle corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,300 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 57,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

power steering fluid on one pipe but no leaks at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,262 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 53,262 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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S782 BWU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S782 BWU, 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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S782 BWU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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