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S809 EWH

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,280 mi
Last recorded73,280 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 EWH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 73,280 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 73,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,251 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,175 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 73,172 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,989 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,803 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 72,801 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,178 miles

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

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

Offside rear floor near suspension mounting corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 72,172 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear floor near suspension mounting corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 67,139 miles

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

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

corrosion starting o/s/r inner wheelarch

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2013 61,991 miles

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

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

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

corrosion inside n/s/r wheel arch

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge + nail in tread

o/s/r tyre has slow leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,822 miles

corrosion o/s/r +n/s/r wheelarch

Fail 3 Nov 2012 56,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion o/s/r +n/s/r wheelarch

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,408 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 52,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,698 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 45,679 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,197 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges on the legal 1.6 mm limit

nearside rear tyre nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

offside rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2008 34,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2007 30,169 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,911 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 16,144 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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S809 EWH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 S809 EWH, 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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S809 EWH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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