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S833 MRA

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,310 mi
Last recorded115,310 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 MRA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 115,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch slight rust.Both rear inner wheel arch slight rust.Both outer sills covered with bodyfiller.Both rear floor covered with bodyfiller.Offside front inner wheel arch covered with bodyfiller.Both rear inner sill slight rust

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 115,310 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch slight rust.Both rear inner wheel arch slight rust.Both outer sills covered with bodyfiller.Both rear floor covered with bodyfiller.Offside front inner wheel arch covered with bodyfiller.Both rear inner sill slight rust

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 112,674 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2013 112,674 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 106,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes coated with sealants

front cross member slightly corroded. rear (under) tail gate slight rust.

Fail 27 Aug 2012 106,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes coated with sealants

front cross member slightly corroded. rear (under) tail gate slight rust.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 105,091 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

os/ns front discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s rear outer wheel arch covered with tape

o/s front inner wheel arch covered with body filler/sealant can not be viewed

o/s rear outer sill covered with body filler/sealant can not be viewed

o/s rear outer wheel arch covered with tape

rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Fail 25 Aug 2010 101,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s rear outer wheel arch covered with tape

o/s front inner wheel arch covered with body filler/sealant can not be viewed

o/s rear outer sill covered with body filler/sealant can not be viewed

o/s rear outer wheel arch covered with tape

rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 16 Aug 2009 97,731 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 91,462 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 91,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 83,559 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 83,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,303 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 65,977 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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S833 MRA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S833 MRA, 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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S833 MRA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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