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S876 CTN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,758 mi
Last recorded113,758 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 CTN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 113,758 miles

advise discs front slight wear

advise has been welded and plated difficult to see qualiaty of repaire due to underseal this vehicle meets m o t min specifacation poss last year for mot

Fail 9 Feb 2011 113,746 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 111,395 miles

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

advise fuel lines slight corrosion

advise o/s rear tyre wall cracked inner

advise rear wheel arches

Fail 15 Feb 2010 111,395 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

advise fuel lines slight corrosion

advise o/s rear tyre wall cracked inner

advise rear wheel arches

Pass 17 Feb 2009 108,621 miles

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

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

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

genral condition poor siils have been repaired diffidult to see

Fail 16 Feb 2009 108,621 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 105,726 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 105,726 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 102,292 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 92,817 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 92,817 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S876 CTN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S876 CTN, 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 S876 CTN registered?

S876 CTN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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