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S965 MJH

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

185,835 mi
Last recorded185,835 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 MJH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2017 185,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyser joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Accident damage (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Both rear inner sills and chassis sections corroded

Both side front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Both side rear metal brake pipes to flexible hoses corroded

Front brake balance requires attention

Front tyres worn to legal limit

Offside front outer wheel rim damaged

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

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Wiper scratch (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Slight blow from front exhaust

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear braked wheels (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 181,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing. suspension leg mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing, suspension leg mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Slight blow from front exhaust

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear braked wheels (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 173,966 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads that are visible are worn to limit. Attention soon

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brakes require attention, high spots noted during roller brake test

Welding repairs to rear outer sills

Fail 20 Aug 2015 173,875 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads that are visible are worn to limit. Attention soon

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brakes require attention, high spots noted during roller brake test

Welding repairs to rear outer sills

Fail 23 Aug 2014 166,765 miles

Add engine oil at pre-test check

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing low and outer sidewall damaged (Att soon)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear inner sills and chassis rails corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 166,765 miles

Add engine oil at pre-test check

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing low and outer sidewall damaged (Att soon)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear inner sills and chassis rails corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 156,881 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 156,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side shocker has no damperning effect

put 2l of oil before test

Pass 9 Aug 2012 147,845 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 147,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 136,914 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 136,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 126,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 114,404 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre age cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2009 114,404 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2008 105,607 miles

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

Oil leak

nsr osr tyres slightly cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2007 96,952 miles

BOTH OUTER DRIVE-SHAFT GAITERS CRACKING NEAR TO LIMIT.

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING TO LIMIT.

POWER STEERING BELT POOR CONDIYION/POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING UNDER BONNET AREA COATING VARIOUS AREAS.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR NO.PLATE DISFIGURED TO LIMIT.

VARIOUS REAR BRAKE LINK PIPES SHOW CORROSION.

WINDSCREEN SHOWS SCRATCHES.

Fail 1 Sep 2007 96,952 miles

BOTH OUTER DRIVE-SHAFT GAITERS CRACKING NEAR TO LIMIT.

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING TO LIMIT.

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

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

POWER STEERING BELT POOR CONDIYION/POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING UNDER BONNET AREA COATING VARIOUS AREAS.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR NO.PLATE DISFIGURED TO LIMIT.

VARIOUS REAR BRAKE LINK PIPES SHOW CORROSION.

WINDSCREEN SHOWS SCRATCHES.

Pass 26 Aug 2006 85,549 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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S965 MJH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S965 MJH, 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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S965 MJH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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