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S923 BJK

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,737 mi
Last recorded133,737 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 BJK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,737 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear & o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

both front wishbones corroded but not seriously weekened

Fail 12 Jul 2016 133,514 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on n/s close to wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear & o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

both front wishbones corroded but not seriously weekened

Pass 14 Aug 2015 124,049 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

front crossmember corroded and holed

Fail 7 Aug 2015 123,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 8 Aug 2014 118,688 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 118,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 114,425 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 114,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 110,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 106,659 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

FRONT CROSSMEMBER IN POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 103,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front crossmember slightly corroded and offside rear chassis slightly corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 103,391 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front crossmember slightly corroded and offside rear chassis slightly corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,741 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 93,741 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 84,282 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 84,282 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,192 miles

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

oil switch leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2006 67,278 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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S923 BJK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S923 BJK, 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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S923 BJK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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