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S818 JMO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,445 mi
Last recorded86,445 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 JMO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,445 miles

some play in rack exaust rusty underside has surface rust sill rusty and patched

Fail 24 Feb 2014 86,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

some play in rack exaust rusty underside has surface rust sill rusty and patched

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,136 miles

ns headlight image on limit, sills rusty, rear chassis & floors corroded, pas pipe & rack damp to limit, osf tyre very close to limit, osr tyre very close to limit both edges

Fail 19 Feb 2013 77,095 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ns headlight image on limit, sills rusty, rear chassis & floors corroded, pas pipe & rack damp to limit, osf tyre very close to limit, osr tyre very close to limit both edges

Pass 17 Sep 2011 63,836 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 16 Sep 2011 63,836 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both no.plates poor close to limits

brake fluid level below max.

corrosion to floor boot floor inner sills and chassis legs

corrosion to sills

dampness around pas rack

front discs worn

front suspension componets corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2010 58,908 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both no.plates poor close to limits

brake fluid level below max.

corrosion to floor boot floor inner sills and chassis legs

corrosion to sills

dampness around pas rack

front discs worn

front suspension componets corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2009 56,266 miles

corrosion to rear outer sills

front brake discs corrodeed

front pads low

number plares in poor condition

toy removed prior to test

welding rpair o/s rear outer sill

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,268 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake fluid level below max

dampness around pas rack & pipes

front & rear numberplates in poor condition

front & rear shockabsorbers in poor condition

rear chassis starting to rust

sign's of welding repairs carried out to o/s/r outer sill panel

Fail 13 Sep 2008 54,254 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

air freshener removed prior to mot test

both front lower stabiliser link rod bushes age age cracking

both front lower suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

both front outer cv gaiters perished

both front shock absorber boots poor

both number plates deteriorated - require attention soon

both rear shock absorber boots poor and struts corroded

both side repeater lenses faded

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints and boxes

front brake discs lipped and corroded

heavy dampness around o/s power steering pipe & steering rack

high rear brake inbalance - 30%, requires attention

n/s/r torsion bar bush age cracking

n/s/r wheel slight binding

o/s/f outer brake pad wearing thin

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,514 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dampness around pas rack

water damage to both no.plates

Fail 13 Aug 2007 51,514 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dampness around pas rack

water damage to both no.plates

Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,175 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion on chassis and inner sill sections

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2006 48,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on chassis and inner sill sections

front and rear number plates in poor condition

heavy age cracking on o/s/r tyre(will soon need replacing)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 45,063 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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S818 JMO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S818 JMO, 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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S818 JMO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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