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S906 THL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,888 mi
Last recorded87,888 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 THL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,888 miles

all welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

both inner and outter sills corroded-n/s/r brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded-o/s/r brake ppe to wheel cylinder corroded-n/s/r shocker boot deeriated-both rear coil springs corroded

drivers window winder has slight movement-drivers door lock missing-drivers seat base has slight movement-exhaust corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-o/s/f chasis leg corroded and weak

o/s/f wheel slightly binding-n/s/f tyre worn low-front cross member corroded and weak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 87,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both inner and outter sills corroded-n/s/r brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded-o/s/r brake ppe to wheel cylinder corroded-n/s/r shocker boot deeriated-both rear coil springs corroded

drivers window winder has slight movement-drivers door lock missing-drivers seat base has slight movement-exhaust corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-o/s/f chasis leg corroded and weak

o/s/f wheel slightly binding-n/s/f tyre worn low-front cross member corroded and weak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 73,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,125 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 63,125 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)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,525 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side rear shocker bottom bushs started to wear

corosion underfloor front to rear

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on springs and shockers

nearside front tyres started to wear and slighty out of shape

Pass 6 Mar 2010 59,092 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 59,092 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,334 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on brak epipes

corrosion on sills

corrosion underfloor front to rear

couldnt view rear seat belts due to chair seats

discs started to wear thin

flexi hoses started to wear

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,751 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 53,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 49,810 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 49,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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S906 THL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S906 THL, 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 S906 THL registered?

S906 THL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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