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S885 HKP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,654 mi
Last recorded154,654 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 HKP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 154,654 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

osr inner sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 154,603 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

osr inner sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 153,732 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside 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)

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Sep 2013 153,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside 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)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2012 141,378 miles

advise possible leak at exhaust down pipe

front brake pads may be approaching wear limit

Fail 14 Aug 2012 140,971 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads may be approaching wear limit

possible leak at exhaust downpipe

Pass 25 Jul 2011 128,730 miles

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

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

SILL TO FLOOR AREAS UNDERSEALED APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED ALL APPEARS OK

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 23 Jul 2010 123,846 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN FULLY REPLACED BUT NOT CONTINUOUSLY WELDED ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED NOT YET EXCESSIVE

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

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

REAR INNER SILLS AND FLOOR TO SILLS HAVE BEEN UNDERSEALED

SLIGHTLY CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES

Fail 23 Jul 2010 123,846 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN FULLY REPLACED BUT NOT CONTINUOUSLY WELDED ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED NOT YET EXCESSIVE

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

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

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

REAR INNER SILLS AND FLOOR TO SILLS HAVE BEEN UNDERSEALED

SLIGHTLY CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 21 Jul 2009 117,629 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 110,887 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 101,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 90,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S885 HKP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S885 HKP, 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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S885 HKP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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