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S811 DNU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,321 mi
Last recorded87,321 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 DNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 87,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section brackets broken (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck bracket corroded away (7.2.1)

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)

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

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

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

2 stone chips in window

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

Offside Front wing mirror corroded

back box has slight leak and has been welded up

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,888 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust joints thin due to corrosion

exhaust mount corroded off

Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust joints thin due to corrosion

exhaust mount corroded off

Pass 7 Apr 2014 80,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2013 77,195 miles

rear exhaust system deteriated

Fail 17 May 2013 77,195 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriated

Pass 14 May 2012 71,191 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 68,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,502 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 59,093 miles

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroding at rear

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 20 May 2009 59,090 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroding at rear

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 7 May 2008 54,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,902 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 44,737 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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S811 DNU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S811 DNU, 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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S811 DNU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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