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S903 LNK

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,711 mi
Last recorded87,711 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 LNK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 87,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both inner rear wheel arches corroded/ have been welded from inside vehicle and coated in paint/ underseal not allowing full inspection

general corrosion to underside/ brake hose ferrules

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 May 2012 87,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both inner rear wheel arches corroded/ have been welded from inside vehicle and coated in paint/ underseal not allowing full inspection

general corrosion to underside/ brake hose ferrules

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Apr 2012 87,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes centre section slightly corroded

corrosion to body, under body, chassis, suspension and mounting points front and rear

Pass 4 May 2011 86,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 83,345 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to floor, sills & suspension

Fail 29 Apr 2010 83,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion to floor, sills & suspension

Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,302 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 75,195 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 75,195 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 70,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,185 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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S903 LNK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S903 LNK, 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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What year was S903 LNK registered?

S903 LNK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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