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S838 RMJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,652 mi
Last recorded108,652 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 RMJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 108,652 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded and leaking

Nearside outer constant velocity joint slightly split

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

Fail 9 May 2016 108,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler neck corroded and leaking

Nearside outer constant velocity joint slightly split

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

Pass 12 May 2015 107,291 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 107,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 105,267 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside outer sill heavily corroded

Rear inner sills heavy corrosion

Fail 6 May 2014 105,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside outer sill heavily corroded

Rear inner sills heavy corrosion

Pass 13 May 2013 103,051 miles

Fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

Nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

Nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside outer sill heavily rusted

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

Fail 11 May 2013 103,051 miles

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

Fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

Nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

Nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside rear tyre splitting on inner wall no core visible

Offside outer sill heavily rusted

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

Pass 10 May 2012 101,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler breather neck heavily rusted

Nearside rear tyre inner wall cracking (no core visible)

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 101,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler breather neck heavily rusted

Nearside rear tyre inner wall cracking (no core visible)

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 99,257 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 99,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filler pipes curroded

Pass 11 May 2010 97,516 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 97,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Front tyres wearing close to legal limit on outer edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2009 95,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,276 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 71,015 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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S838 RMJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S838 RMJ, 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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What year was S838 RMJ registered?

S838 RMJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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