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S977 LEC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,545 mi
Last recorded126,545 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 LEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 126,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2016 119,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,620 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe has slight surface corrosion,

nearside sill and chassis leg has slight damage.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 109,620 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe has slight surface corrosion,

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside sill and chassis leg has slight damage.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,924 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 105,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 103,275 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 99,528 miles

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)

damage to nearside rear floor and cross member outside prescribed area

Fail 29 Aug 2012 99,528 miles

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

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)

damage to nearside rear floor and cross member outside prescribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2011 92,868 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 92,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,014 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,660 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,652 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 65,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,232 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 46,126 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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S977 LEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S977 LEC, 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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S977 LEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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