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S893 HWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,837 mi
Last recorded104,837 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both cv boots perishing badly

both rear tyres just legal

brake pipes rusty

exhaust in poor condition

floor and sills rusty and weak

front brake discs very rusty and worn badly

front screen damaged

offside front tyre just legal

oil leaks

rear brake discs rusty and worn

rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Aug 2014 104,837 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both cv boots perishing badly

both rear tyres just legal

brake pipes rusty

exhaust in poor condition

floor and sills rusty and weak

front brake discs very rusty and worn badly

front screen damaged

offside front tyre just legal

oil leaks

rear brake discs rusty and worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,972 miles

all brake discs very rusty and worn badly

brake pipes rusty

front and rear number plates in poor condition

oil leaks

sills floor and chassis all rusty and weak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 96,972 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

all brake discs very rusty and worn badly

brake pipes rusty

front and rear number plates in poor condition

oil leaks

sills floor and chassis all rusty and weak

Pass 24 May 2012 91,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,934 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 88,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 79,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2009 79,955 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,300 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2008 77,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2007 74,081 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 73,933 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 72,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 72,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S893 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S893 HWL, 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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S893 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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