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S859 ACN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,144 mi
Last recorded145,144 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 ACN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 145,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front crossmember holed but not within prescribed area

Front no plate cracked

Fuel filler neck possibly leaking but not atime of test

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2009 144,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front crossmember holed but not within prescribed area

Front no plate cracked

Fuel filler neck possibly leaking but not atime of test

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 134,095 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel filler neck possibly leaking but not at time of test!

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2008 134,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel filler neck possibly leaking but not at time of test!

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 122,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 122,755 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 111,368 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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S859 ACN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S859 ACN, 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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S859 ACN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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