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S868 UHH

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 UHH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear transverse - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat. nav. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut top mounting area - approaching limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut top mounting area - on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front indicator is taped around its edges but secure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temporary repair to corroded offside rear wing is secure, no sharp edges present.

Wiper spindles are badly worn - wipers function normally

sump is heavily corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury offside rear wing corroded - presenting sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear transverse - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat. nav. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut top mounting area - approaching limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut top mounting area - on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front indicator is taped around its edges but secure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper spindles are badly worn - wipers function normally

sump is heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring/strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has been previously repaired. replacement patch is becoming soft - on limit. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front indicator is taped around its edges but is secure and works correctly.

Offside rear body panel is corroded but unlikely to cause injury (taped).

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sump is heavily corroded.

Wiper arms' spindles are worn.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 173,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Transverse pipe to offside rear is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav screen ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp isn't working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut/spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 173,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to nearside rear brake hose near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning drive belt is slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Transverse pipe to offside rear is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav screen ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp isn't working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut/spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 173,068 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot cracked. No leak.

Nearside Rear Wing rusted.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot cracked. No leak.

Fail 23 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot cracked. No leak.

Nearside Rear Wing rusted.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot cracked. No leak.

Pass 30 Jun 2017

both front drop link bushes badly torn.

exhaust mounting broken on catalic converter.

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 24 Jun 2017 132,927 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer seal. (2.4.A.3)

both front drop link bushes badly torn.

exhaust mounting broken on catalic converter.

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 117,620 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 117,620 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,060 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 113,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,721 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded in places

battery loose

front crossmember heavily corroded

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 18 Jul 2013 103,161 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 103,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 100,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,037 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 92,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,919 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 74,919 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 58,362 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 58,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 50,755 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 50,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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S868 UHH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 S868 UHH, 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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S868 UHH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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