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S993 JRH

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,487 mi
Last recorded150,487 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 JRH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2015 150,487 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Very heavy under body surface corrosion particularly on main chassis members.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 147,832 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded

O/side rear shock absorber weak.

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 144,358 miles

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

brake pedal travel long

brake service strongly recommended

front brakes dragging slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2012 139,077 miles

Bonnet lock very stiff

Both front brakes have slight binding and require adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Aug 2011 134,861 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 134,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/side front tyre has damage to the sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2010 128,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 120,103 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 120,103 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 112,795 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 112,795 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 107,986 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 103,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2006 89,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 89,810 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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S993 JRH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S993 JRH, 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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S993 JRH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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