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S849 UHJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,265 mi
Last recorded136,265 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 UHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 136,265 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill areas seem to have work undertaken but is covered and difficult to assess quality of work (both sides) have advised presenter

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front

Vehicle is heavily covered in under seal which includes brake pipes. could not assess fully.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 136,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

General corrosion under vehicle

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill areas seem to have work undertaken but is covered and difficult to assess quality of work (both sides) have advised presenter

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front

Vehicle is heavily covered in under seal which includes brake pipes. could not assess fully.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 125,357 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,168 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 120,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 108,861 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 102,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/rear outer sill repaired with filler

Pass 30 Jun 2012 91,007 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,544 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,003 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,492 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 45,461 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S849 UHJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S849 UHJ, 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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S849 UHJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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