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S862 DDV

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,410 mi
Last recorded127,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 DDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 127,410 miles

Oil leak poss gearbox oil ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front crossmember corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 127,330 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak poss gearbox oil ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front crossmember corroded

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 121,836 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2016 121,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,192 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 112,192 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

front crossmember corroded

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2014 101,907 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 99,117 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 99,117 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2012 94,576 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,698 miles

both offside tyres wearing on inner edges of tread (step-tread)

nearside front cv boot clip deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,172 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 87,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,826 miles

nearside rear outer sill panel surface corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2009 81,826 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill panel surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,763 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 69,763 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 62,886 miles

offside rear tyre starting toage crack in tread area

Fail 10 Oct 2006 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

offside rear tyre starting to age crack in tread area

Pass 20 Sep 2005 55,871 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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S862 DDV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S862 DDV, 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 S862 DDV registered?

S862 DDV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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