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S891 EMW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,604 mi
Last recorded76,604 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 EMW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,604 miles

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

front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 3 Mar 2016 76,604 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,849 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 73,849 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,406 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt to nearside rear and centre.

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,784 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 66,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,455 miles

both front brake discs pitted

both front outer CV boots perishing

both front tyres worn unevenly near side rear tyres perishing and aproching legal limit

both rear shocks corroded

rear load bay full

unable to check near side rear seat belt due to chlid seat fitted

under vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 64,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs pitted

both front outer CV boots perishing

both front tyres worn unevenly near side rear tyres perishing and aproching legal limit

both rear shocks corroded

rear load bay full

unable to check near side rear seat belt due to chlid seat fitted

under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,822 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 57,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes in engine bay slightly corroded

front crossmember rusty

underside of vehicle generally rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,903 miles

both front outer CV boots perishing

both front tyres worn unevenly on edges

under vehicle corroded (front panal veay corroded)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 54,903 miles

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

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

both front outer CV boots perishing

both front tyres worn unevenly on edges

under vehicle corroded (front panal veay corroded)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,823 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 50,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,226 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 46,226 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

exhaust system rusty

front crossmember rusty

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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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S891 EMW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S891 EMW, 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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S891 EMW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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