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S946 HWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,444 mi
Last recorded124,444 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 124,444 miles

front brake surfaces corroded.

n/s drive shaft joint slightly noisey.

n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

underbody very dry/corroded.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 124,444 miles

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

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

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

front brake surfaces corroded.

n/s/f brake plate rubbing brake disc.

n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

underbody very dry/corroded.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 116,624 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

drivers seat belt slow to return.

engine niosey! (Timing chain)!

front brake discs worn/corroded, Replace with next set of brake pads (pads 2/3's worn)!

front tyres worn to 4 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded, but not leaking!

underside of vehicle corroded.

various light accident damage.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 116,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

drivers seat belt slow to return.

engine niosey! (Timing chain)!

front brake discs worn/corroded, Replace with next set of brake pads (pads 2/3's worn)!

front tyres worn to 4 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded, but not leaking!

underside of vehicle corroded.

various light accident damage.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 101,887 miles

all metal brake discs have light corrosion.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

n/s front bumper + o/s/r quarter scratched.

power steering cooler to rubber hose damp.

timing chain on engine noisey.

various light underbody corrosion.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 101,887 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery weak.

all metal brake discs have light corrosion.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

n/s front bumper + o/s/r quarter scratched.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm, o/s/r tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

power steering cooler to rubber hose damp.

timing chain on engine noisey.

various light underbody corrosion.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 83,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all the metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

all the suspension strut gaitors are split

both driveshaft outer cv gaitors slightly perished

the clutch is slow to return

the front brake pads are low and the discs and slightly worn/corroded

the n/s/r tyre sidewalls are slightly perished

the rear wiper blade is split

there is slight under body corrosion but all is strong and not holed

Pass 14 Dec 2007 83,959 miles

all the metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

all the suspension strut gaitors are split

both driveshaft outer cv gaitors slightly perished

the clutch is slow to return

the front brake pads are low and the discs and slightly worn/corroded

the n/s/r tyre sidewalls are slightly perished

the rear wiper blade is split

there is slight under body corrosion but all is strong and not holed

Pass 15 Dec 2006 69,917 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

battery weak.

both front brake discs corroded.

front fog light tell tale not working.

inner auxillary drive belt perished.

reverse lights not working.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 56,929 miles

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

Front number plate slightly discoloured & cracked.

Mark in n/s lower edge of windscreen.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Underside of body showing signs of corrosion,(needs wax oyling)!

n/s reverse light not eworking.

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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S946 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S946 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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S946 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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