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S996 AHJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,336 mi
Last recorded145,336 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 AHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 145,336 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

offside front brake binding when rotated by hand

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Aug 2010 135,836 miles

Damage to interior spare wheel well

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 134,058 miles

Both front wheels slightly binding when rotated by hand

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

sump pan corroded badly

Fail 7 Jul 2010 134,058 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front wheels slightly binding when rotated by hand

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

sump pan corroded badly

Pass 4 Jun 2009 119,550 miles

Near side rear brake pipe close to tank showing signs of corrosion

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

Off side rear brake pipe across tank showing signs of corrosion

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

both front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

both rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2009 119,550 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Near side rear brake pipe close to tank showing signs of corrosion

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

Off side rear brake pipe across tank showing signs of corrosion

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

both front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

both rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2008 106,923 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY IN PLACES

OSR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT

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VERY OILY AROUND POWER STEERING PIPES - NO MAJOR LEAK APPARENT

Fail 26 Jun 2008 106,923 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY IN PLACES

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

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

OSR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT

RECOMMEND FURTHER WAXOYL OF SILLS AND PIPES

VERY OILY AROUND POWER STEERING PIPES - NO MAJOR LEAK APPARENT

Pass 25 Jun 2007 96,545 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 96,545 miles

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

1. nsf tyre worn near limit †2. recommend waxoyl a underside and running gear/pipes getting rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2006 88,740 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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S996 AHJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S996 AHJ, 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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What year was S996 AHJ registered?

S996 AHJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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