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S876 MTH

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,012 mi
Last recorded125,012 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 120,795 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 117,916 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,994 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 114,976 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 110,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,350 miles

osr inner brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2014 104,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

minor leak of exhaust gases at front

osr inner brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,516 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

osr outer,nsr outer and osr inner brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Jun 2013 97,516 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

osr outer,nsr outer and osr inner brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,415 miles

corrosion breaking out to osr outer sill

osf outer and nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

osr inner/outer brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Jun 2012 90,415 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion breaking out to osr outer sill

osf outer and nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

osr inner/outer brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,240 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 79,604 miles

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

n/s front and o/s front brake discs slightly pitted.

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,604 miles

n/s front and o/s front brake discs slightly pitted.

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 Jun 2009 76,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,077 miles

osf and nsf brake discs slightly worn

osr inner and nsr inner brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2008 75,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

osf and nsf brake discs slightly worn

osr inner and nsr inner brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,403 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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S876 MTH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MTH, 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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S876 MTH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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