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S881 ADK

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,361 mi
Last recorded76,361 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 ADK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 76,361 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 76,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 71,620 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 May 2013 71,618 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Jun 2012 67,371 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 May 2012 67,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 63,658 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

n/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2011 63,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

n/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

(2.4A.2)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present which has not yet reched the point of test failure.

(2.4A.2)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present which has not yet reched the point of test failure.

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring has surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension spring has surface corrosion present

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter method of sealing the pleats is not adequate, it appears that further attention is required before a pass certificate can be issued

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter method of security is not substancial, it appears that it could soon require further attention.

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter method of sealing the pleats is not adequate, it appears that further attention is required

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter method of security is not substancial, it appears that it could soon require further attention.

(3.6B.2c)The brake pipe across the rear axle has surface corrosion present,where it appears that it could soon require attention.

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion present,where it appears that it could soon require attention

(3.7.2d)The front service brakes out of balance during their application are at 21%.

(4.0)The spare tyre is deflated

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.1.4)The nearside front bumper has slight damage.The offside front wing has slight damage.

(8.3.1d)The windscreen has slight damage present

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 26 Jan 2011 62,853 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(4.0)The spare tyre is deflated

(2.4A.2)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.4A.2)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring has surface corrosion forming

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension spring has surface corrosion forming

(3.5.1f)The nearside front inner brake pad is wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside front inner brake pad is wearing thin

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present along their lengths

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present along their lengths

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit at 1.96mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.1.4)The nearside front bodywork, i.e. bumper has slight damage present

(6.3.1d)The front number plate is damaged,although meets the mot minimum criteria it is ready for renewal,see also VT30 (6.3.1b)

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measurement device did not register a signal and therefore has been bypassed,whereby a subjective assessment has been used

(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is deteriorated,see also VT30 ref; (8.2.3) nearside front.

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade,which does not obscure the view of the road

NONE RELATED MOT TEST ITEMS

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

The vehicle battery is insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,016 miles

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)The offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present along its length

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change are at 40% throughout their operating range.

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

Fail 25 Jan 2010 58,016 miles

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)The offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present along its length

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change are at 40% throughout their operating range.

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,579 miles

(1.6B,4)The offside driving dipped beam headlamp kick up has been set at the 0% limit

(1.6B1.2)The nearside driving dipped beam headlamp has been set at the horizontal limit of 2.0%

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)The offside front driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.5.1f)The nearside front service brake pad "Inner" visually appears to be worn close to the legal limit

(3.5.1f)The offside front service brake pad "Inner" visually appears to be worn close to the legal limit

(4.1)The spare tyre is deflated

(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Fail 26 Jan 2009 53,579 miles

(1.6B,4)The offside driving dipped beam headlamp kick up has been set at the 0% limit

(1.6B1.2)The nearside driving dipped beam headlamp has been set at the horizontal limit of 2.0%

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)The offside front driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.5.1f)The nearside front service brake pad "Inner" visually appears to be worn close to the legal limit

(3.5.1f)The offside front service brake pad "Inner" visually appears to be worn close to the legal limit

(4.1)The spare tyre is deflated

(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,745 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 46,981 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,759 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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S881 ADK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S881 ADK, 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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S881 ADK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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