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S886 CKS

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,635 mi
Last recorded116,635 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 CKS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 116,635 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 116,617 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,849 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

catalst bracket corroded

front drop link bushes slightly perished

front valance at radiator corroded and holed

fuel tank/ filler / pipes all corroded

offside front wheel trim missing

previos repair done to both sills

shock absorbers and coil springs corroded/corroding

vehicle/floor/sills/chassis heavily corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2009 110,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

catalst bracket corroded

front drop link bushes slightly perished

front valance at radiator corroded and holed

fuel tank/ filler / pipes all corroded

offside front wheel trim missing

previos repair done to both sills

shock absorbers and coil springs corroded/corroding

vehicle/floor/sills/chassis heavily corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 96,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear and nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear arches corroded

both sills corroded

exhaust catalyst bracket corroded and splitting

exhaust corroded/corroding

front droplink bushes slightly perishing

front to rear fuel lines corroded/corroding

front valance at radiator corroded and holed

fuel filler pipe corroded

fuel pipe at filter corroded/corroding

fuel tank corroded

nearside front roadwheel slightly tight to rotate

offside door corroded/corroding

offside front wheel trim missing/not fitted

oil sump corroded

p.a.s. pipes at reservoir corroded/corroding

previous repairs done to both rear sills

radiator worn

shock absorbers and coil springs corroded/corroding

slight corrosion on brake discs

some/slight play movement felt in offside steering

vehicle/floor/sills/chassis heavily corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2008 96,953 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear and nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear arches corroded

both sills corroded

exhaust catalyst bracket corroded and splitting

exhaust corroded/corroding

front droplink bushes slightly perishing

front to rear fuel lines corroded/corroding

front valance at radiator corroded and holed

fuel filler pipe corroded

fuel pipe at filter corroded/corroding

fuel tank corroded

nearside front roadwheel slightly tight to rotate

nearside front tyre at 3-4mm and worn on inner edge

offside door corroded/corroding

offside front wheel trim missing/not fitted

offside rear tyre at 2mm and worn on inner edge

oil sump corroded

p.a.s. pipes at reservoir corroded/corroding

previous repairs done to both rear sills

radiator worn

shock absorbers and coil springs corroded/corroding

slight corrosion on brake discs

some/slight play movement felt in offside steering

vehicle/floor/sills/chassis heavily corroded

offside front tyre at 2-3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,391 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 78,391 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,561 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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S886 CKS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S886 CKS, 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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S886 CKS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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